What color is DMC 312?

DMC 312 is Very Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3A5C84 (RGB 58, 92, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 312?

Anchor 979 is the closest published match for DMC 312. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 312?

Among DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 322 Dark Baby Blue and the next darker one is DMC 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue.

Can I get DMC 312 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 312 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 312.

Code312

NameVery Dark Baby Blue

Hex#3A5C84

RGB58, 92, 132

HSL212°, 39%, 37%

CIELAB38.2, 0.2, -26.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 312 is Anchor 979. See the full 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 Baby Blue shades

All 9 DMC Baby Blue 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 312 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 312

Color-wheel combinations that start from 312, 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.

312Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
869Very Dark Hazelnut Brown

Analogous

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

3809Very Dark Turquoise
312Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
796Dark Royal Blue

Triadic

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

312Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
3834Dark Grape
904Very Dark Parrot Green

Split complementary

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

312Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
221Very Dark Shell Pink
730Very Dark Olive Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 312?: DMC 312 is Very Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3A5C84 (RGB 58, 92, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 312?: Anchor 979 is the closest published match for DMC 312. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 312?: Among DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 322 Dark Baby Blue and the next darker one is DMC 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue.
Can I get DMC 312 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 312 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 312

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