What color is DMC 791?

DMC 791 is Very Dark Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #464563 (RGB 70, 69, 99), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 791?

Anchor 178 is the closest published match for DMC 791, and some conversion charts list Anchor 123 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 791?

DMC 791 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue.

Can I get DMC 791 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 791 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

791

DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 791.

Code791

NameVery Dark Cornflower Blue

Hex#464563

RGB70, 69, 99

HSL242°, 18%, 33%

CIELAB30.5, 8.0, -17.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 791 is Anchor 178 (some charts list 123). 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 Cornflower Blue shades

All 7 DMC Cornflower 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 791 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 791

Color-wheel combinations that start from 791, 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.

791Very Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
3051Dark Green Gray

Analogous

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

3750Very Dark Antique Blue
791Very Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

791Very Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
779Dark Cocoa
501Dark Blue Green

Split complementary

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

791Very Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
839Dark Beige Brown
3051Dark Green Gray

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 791?: DMC 791 is Very Dark Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #464563 (RGB 70, 69, 99), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 791?: Anchor 178 is the closest published match for DMC 791, and some conversion charts list Anchor 123 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 791?: DMC 791 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue.
Can I get DMC 791 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 791 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 791

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