DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale
On screen, DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale reads as a light, muted blue (#c0ccde). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light at ΔE 6.5 (similar).
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DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale
#c0ccde · RGB 192, 204, 222
Closest to DMC 800 in other brands
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 10.3 loose
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 1.1 very close
- Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 8.1 similar
DMC 800 color values
| Code | 800 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #c0ccde |
| RGB | 192, 204, 222 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.7, a* -0.5, b* -10.3 |
| HSL | 216°, 31 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Blue, 4 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.7) |
| DMC color card | row 06-04 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 120 Blueberry Light, ΔE 3.5 |
DMC 800 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 800: the best is Anchor 120 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 120 | Blueberry Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 159 | Sapphire Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 8.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 10.3 | loose |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 1.1 | very close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S153 | Pale Lilac | 6.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S135 | Moonlight Blue | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 10.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 800
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 800; the nearest, DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | #bbc3d9 | 3.5 | a little darker |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 3.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | #c7cad7 | 3.8 | slightly more muted |
| 3840 | Lavender Blue Light | #b0c0da | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 4.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | #d3d7ed | 5.4 | a little lighter |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 5.5 | lighter |
| 341 | Blue Violet Light | #b7bfdd | 6.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 800: lighter and darker blue steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 86 to 73.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 827 | Blue Very Light | 86.3 |
| 2 lighter | 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | 86.3 |
| 1 lighter | 3325 | Baby Blue Light | 82.9 |
| this color | 800 | Delft Blue Pale | 81.7 |
| 1 darker | 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | 78.8 |
| 2 darker | 341 | Blue Violet Light | 77.6 |
| 3 darker | 3840 | Lavender Blue Light | 77.3 |
| 4 darker | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 72.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 800
One strand each of DMC 3752 and DMC 3840 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 157, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light | #bcc9db | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 159 Blue Gray Light + 1 × DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light | #c0cedf | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | #c2d0e4 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 800
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c0ccde; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 800
Substituting DMC 800 takes care: Anchor 120 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.5), and Madeira 1708 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 800 is number 4 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light and down to DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 800 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 10.3), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 1.1) and Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac (ΔE 6.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 800?
Anchor 120 Blueberry Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: Anchor 159 (ΔE 6.3) and Anchor 1032 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is DMC 800?
DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #c0ccde, RGB 192, 204, 222, L* 81.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 800?
Inside DMC, DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, Anchor 120 (ΔE 3.5) or Madeira 1708 (ΔE 6.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3752 and DMC 3840 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 800 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.3 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 1.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 800?
Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light at ΔE 6.5 (similar), then Madeira 1001 at ΔE 8.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light ΔE 3.5
- DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 3.6
- DMC 159 Blue Gray Light ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light ΔE 4.2
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 5.5
DMC 800 in other brands
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.5
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 10.3
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 1.1
- Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 8.1