What color is DMC 792?

DMC 792 is Dark Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #555B7B (RGB 85, 91, 123), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 792?

Anchor 941 is the closest published match for DMC 792, and some conversion charts list Anchor 177 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 792?

Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 793 Medium Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue.

Can I get DMC 792 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 792 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 792 Dark Cornflower Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 792.

Code792

NameDark Cornflower Blue

Hex#555B7B

RGB85, 91, 123

HSL231°, 18%, 41%

CIELAB39.3, 5.7, -18.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 792 is Anchor 941 (some charts list 177). 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 792 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 792

Color-wheel combinations that start from 792, 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.

792Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
640Very Dark Beige Gray

Triadic

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

792Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
3740Dark Antique Violet
367Dark Pistachio Green

Split complementary

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

792Dark Cornflower BlueThis color
3860Cocoa
3363Medium Pine Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 792?: DMC 792 is Dark Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #555B7B (RGB 85, 91, 123), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 792?: Anchor 941 is the closest published match for DMC 792, and some conversion charts list Anchor 177 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 792?: Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 793 Medium Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue.
Can I get DMC 792 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 792 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 792

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