DMC 797 Royal Blue
DMC 797 Royal Blue is a dark, rich blue with the screen hex #13477d. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark, very close at ΔE 2.2; in Madeira, use Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.4, close).
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DMC 797 Royal Blue
#13477d · RGB 19, 71, 125
Closest to DMC 797 in other brands
- Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark ΔE 2.2 very close
- Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 3.6 close
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 2.5 very close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.1 loose
DMC 797 color values
| Code | 797 |
|---|---|
| Name | Royal Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #13477d |
| RGB | 19, 71, 125 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 29.7, a* 4.4, b* -35.3 |
| HSL | 211°, 74 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Blue, 47 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 29.7) |
| DMC color card | row 06-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark, ΔE 2.2 |
DMC 797 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 797: the best is Anchor 143 at ΔE 2.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 143 | Copen Blue Dark | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 147 | Delft Blue Medium Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 3.6 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 36 | Neon Blue | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 2.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | SP6 | Pearlescent Blue | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 797
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 797, led by DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark at ΔE 2.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 796 | Royal Blue Dark | #11416d | 2.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 336 | Navy Blue | #253b73 | 6.0 | a little darker |
| 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #0e365c | 6.3 | darker and more muted |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 6.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #384c5e | 8.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 823 | Navy Blue Dark | #213063 | 9.5 | darker |
| 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #1c5066 | 10.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 10.3 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 797: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 38 to 21.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 3 lighter | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
| 2 lighter | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 31.7 |
| 1 lighter | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 31.4 |
| this color | 797 | Royal Blue | 29.7 |
| 1 darker | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 26.7 |
| 2 darker | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
| 3 darker | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 22.0 |
| 4 darker | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 21.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 797
One strand each of DMC 336 and DMC 311 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 796, ΔE 2.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 797 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 336 Navy Blue + 1 × DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #21466d | 2.5 |
| 1 × DMC 336 Navy Blue + 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #294c78 | 2.5 |
| 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark | #274870 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 797
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #13477d; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 797
Anchor 143 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 797. It is more saturated, a ΔE of 2.2 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 797 is number 47 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark and down to DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark. Keep it labelled next to DMC 796, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 797 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 3.6), Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S144 Marine (ΔE 2.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 797?
Anchor 143 Copen Blue Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 797 Royal Blue (ΔE 2.2, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 147 (ΔE 2.7) and Anchor 139 (ΔE 3.8).
What color is DMC 797?
DMC 797 Royal Blue is a dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #13477d, RGB 19, 71, 125, L* 29.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 797?
Inside DMC, DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.6). From other brands, Anchor 143 (ΔE 2.2) or Madeira 1010 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 336 and DMC 311 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is DMC 797 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 797?
Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Madeira 1005 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 8.9
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.1
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 10.3
DMC 797 in other brands
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 3.6
- Hama 36 Neon Blue ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 2.5
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.1