What color is DMC 31?

DMC 31 is Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #50518D (RGB 80, 81, 141), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 31?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 31. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 31?

Among DMC's 3 Blueberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 30 Medium Light Blueberry and the next darker one is DMC 32 Dark Blueberry.

Can I get DMC 31 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 31. The closest color on that chart is DMC 336 Navy Blue.

DMC color chart

DMC 31 Blueberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 31.

Code31

NameBlueberry

Hex#50518D

RGB80, 81, 141

HSL239°, 28%, 43%

CIELAB37.0, 15.8, -33.5

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 31. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Blueberry shades

All 3 DMC Blueberry shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 31 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 31

Color-wheel combinations that start from 31, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

31BlueberryThis color
3011Dark Khaki Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 31?: DMC 31 is Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #50518D (RGB 80, 81, 141), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 31?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 31. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 31?: Among DMC's 3 Blueberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 30 Medium Light Blueberry and the next darker one is DMC 32 Dark Blueberry.
Can I get DMC 31 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 31. The closest color on that chart is DMC 336 Navy Blue.

Chart with 31

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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