What color is DMC 322?

DMC 322 is Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5C81A8 (RGB 92, 129, 168), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 322?

Anchor 978 is the closest published match for DMC 322. 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 322?

Among DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 334 Medium Baby Blue and the next darker one is DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue.

Can I get DMC 322 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 322 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 322 Dark Baby Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 322.

Code322

NameDark Baby Blue

Hex#5C81A8

RGB92, 129, 168

HSL211°, 30%, 51%

CIELAB52.7, -2.2, -24.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 322 is Anchor 978. 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 322 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 322

Color-wheel combinations that start from 322, 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.

322Dark Baby BlueThis color
3863Medium Mocha Beige

Analogous

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

3848Medium Teal Green
322Dark Baby BlueThis color
31Blueberry

Triadic

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

322Dark Baby BlueThis color
3835Medium Grape
989Forest Green

Split complementary

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

322Dark Baby BlueThis color
3722Medium Shell Pink
3012Medium Khaki Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 322?: DMC 322 is Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5C81A8 (RGB 92, 129, 168), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 322?: Anchor 978 is the closest published match for DMC 322. 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 322?: Among DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 334 Medium Baby Blue and the next darker one is DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue.
Can I get DMC 322 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 322 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 322

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