DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is a very dark, soft blue with the screen hex #1b2853. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 914 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.8, close).
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DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark
#1b2853 · RGB 27, 40, 83
Closest to DMC 939 in other brands
- Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 914 Royal Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.2 similar
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 9.4 similar
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 9.4 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.8 loose
DMC 939 color values
| Code | 939 |
|---|---|
| Name | Navy Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1b2853 |
| RGB | 27, 40, 83 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 17.3, a* 10.2, b* -28.0 |
| HSL | 226°, 51 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Blue, 52 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 17.3) |
| DMC color card | row 07-15 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark, ΔE 2.5 |
DMC 939 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 939: the best is Anchor 150 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 150 | Delft Blue Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1007 | Blue Medium Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Grape | code 80-15243 | 14.7 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 9.4 | similar |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 9.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 16.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 939
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 939; the nearest, DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 823 | Navy Blue Dark | #213063 | 3.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 336 | Navy Blue | #253b73 | 7.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #0e365c | 7.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 796 | Royal Blue Dark | #11416d | 10.3 | lighter |
| 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #464563 | 11.2 | much lighter and more muted |
| 797 | Royal Blue | #13477d | 12.1 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 32 | Blueberry Dark | #4d2e8a | 13.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 14.5 | much lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 939: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 27 to 17.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 26.7 |
| 3 lighter | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
| 2 lighter | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 22.0 |
| 1 lighter | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 21.3 |
| this color | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 17.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 939
One strand each of DMC 336 and DMC 310 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 823, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 939 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 336 Navy Blue + 1 × DMC 310 Black | #182953 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 336 Navy Blue + 1 × DMC 3371 Black Brown | #222c53 | 1.7 |
| 1 × DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark + 1 × DMC 310 Black | #152047 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 939
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1b2853; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 939
Anchor 150 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 939. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 939 is number 52 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 939 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.2:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 8.2), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 9.4) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 9.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 939?
Anchor 150 Delft Blue Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 149 (ΔE 3.5) and Anchor 148 (ΔE 4.4).
What color is DMC 939?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is a very dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #1b2853, RGB 27, 40, 83, L* 17.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 939?
Inside DMC, DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, Anchor 150 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 914 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 336 and DMC 310 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 939 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 9.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 939?
Madeira 914 Royal Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 1006 at ΔE 4.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark ΔE 11.2
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 12.1
- DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark ΔE 14.5
DMC 939 in other brands
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.2
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 9.4
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 9.4
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.8