What color is DMC 336?

DMC 336 is Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #253B73 (RGB 37, 59, 115), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 336?

Anchor 150 is the closest published match for DMC 336, and some conversion charts list Anchor 149 instead. 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 336?

DMC 336 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue.

Can I get DMC 336 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 336 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 336 Navy Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 336.

Code336

NameNavy Blue

Hex#253B73

RGB37, 59, 115

HSL223°, 51%, 30%

CIELAB26.0, 11.3, -34.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 336 is Anchor 150 (some charts list 149). 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 Navy Blue shades

All 4 DMC Navy 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 336 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 336

Color-wheel combinations that start from 336, 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.

336Navy BlueThis color
829Very Dark Golden Olive

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.

336Navy BlueThis color
3857Dark Rosewood
469Avocado Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 336?: DMC 336 is Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #253B73 (RGB 37, 59, 115), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 336?: Anchor 150 is the closest published match for DMC 336, and some conversion charts list Anchor 149 instead. 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 336?: DMC 336 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue.
Can I get DMC 336 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 336 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 336

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