DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light
On screen, DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light reads as a very light, muted teal (#c5e8ed). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.5, very close).
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DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light
#c5e8ed · RGB 197, 232, 237
Closest to DMC 828 in other brands
- Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 1.5 very close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 01 White ΔE 9.8 similar
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 7.6 similar
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 12.7 loose
DMC 828 color values
| Code | 828 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sky Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c5e8ed |
| RGB | 197, 232, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 89.7, a* -10.3, b* -6.2 |
| HSL | 188°, 53 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 1 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 89.7) |
| DMC color card | row 08-01 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 828 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 828: the best is Madeira 1104 at ΔE 1.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 158 | Sapphire Very Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 928 | Larkspur Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 1.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 01 | White | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S31 | Sea Mist | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 12.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 16.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 828
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 828, led by DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light at ΔE 2.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | #bce3e6 | 2.1 | a little darker |
| 3761 | Sky Blue Light | #acd8e2 | 4.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 5.6 | a little darker |
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | #d9ebf1 | 5.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 747 | Peacock Blue Very Light | #e5fcfd | 5.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbecf5 | 6.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | #99cfd9 | 7.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 7.9 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 828: lighter and darker teal steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC teal and aqua family, L* from 90 to 80.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 828
One strand each of DMC 747 and DMC 3766 models at ΔE 0.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3811, ΔE 2.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 828 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 747 Peacock Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light | #c4e7ec | 0.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light + 1 × DMC 747 Peacock Blue Very Light | #cbebf0 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light + 1 × DMC 3756 Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | #c9e7eb | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 828
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c5e8ed; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 828
Anchor 158 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 828. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 828 is number 1 of 30 in the DMC teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 3811, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 828 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 6.4), Hama 01 White (ΔE 9.8) and Artkal S S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 7.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 828?
Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 9159 (ΔE 3.8) and Anchor 928 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 828?
DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light is a very light, muted teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #c5e8ed, RGB 197, 232, 237, L* 89.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 828?
Inside DMC, DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.1). From other brands, Anchor 158 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1104 (ΔE 1.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 747 and DMC 3766 models at ΔE 0.2.
What is DMC 828 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 01 White (ΔE 9.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 828?
Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light at ΔE 1.5 (very close), then Madeira 1001 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 2.1
- DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 5.6
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 5.7
- DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 7.9
DMC 828 in other brands
- Anchor 158 Sapphire Very Light ΔE 2.7
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 6.4
- Hama 01 White ΔE 9.8
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 7.6
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 12.7