DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark
On screen, DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark reads as a dark, soft blue (#466a8e). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 3.1, close).
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DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark
#466a8e · RGB 70, 106, 142
Closest to DMC 798 in other brands
- Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Denim ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 8.0 similar
DMC 798 color values
| Code | 798 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #466a8e |
| RGB | 70, 106, 142 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.6, a* -2.2, b* -23.7 |
| HSL | 210°, 34 %, 42 % |
| Color family | Blue, 35 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.6) |
| DMC color card | row 06-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark, ΔE 2.8 |
DMC 798 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 798: the best is Anchor 978 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 978 | Sea Blue Medium Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 146 | Delft Blue | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 137 | Wedgewood Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 6.0 | close |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 798
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 798; the nearest, DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668b | 3.2 | a little darker |
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 4.3 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | #5c7294 | 5.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 6.6 | darker |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 6.7 | darker and more muted |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 8.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 517 | Wedgewood Dark | #3b768f | 8.5 | a little lighter |
| 825 | Blue Dark | #4781a5 | 9.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 798: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 54 to 36.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 931 | Antique Blue Medium | 54.4 |
| 3 lighter | 825 | Blue Dark | 51.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | 47.6 |
| 1 lighter | 517 | Wedgewood Dark | 46.8 |
| this color | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 43.6 |
| 1 darker | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 42.3 |
| 2 darker | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 41.4 |
| 3 darker | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 4 darker | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 798
One strand each of DMC 31 and DMC 3809 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 312, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 798 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 31 Blueberry + 1 × DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark | #486989 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | #4b6c90 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 31 Blueberry + 1 × DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark | #446b8d | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 798
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #466a8e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 798
Anchor 978 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 798. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 798 is number 35 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark and down to DMC 824 Blue Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 798 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Denim (ΔE 4.3), Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.2) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 6.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 798?
Anchor 978 Sea Blue Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 146 (ΔE 4.5) and Anchor 137 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 798?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #466a8e, RGB 70, 106, 142, L* 43.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 798?
Inside DMC, DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, Anchor 978 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 1004 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 31 and DMC 3809 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 798 in Perler beads?
Perler Denim (#4c6388) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 798?
Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 1107 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 8.2
- DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 8.5
DMC 798 in other brands
- Perler Denim ΔE 4.3
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 8.0