What color is DMC 793?

DMC 793 is Medium Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #707DA2 (RGB 112, 125, 162), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 793?

Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 793. 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 793?

Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 792 Dark Cornflower Blue.

Can I get DMC 793 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 793 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 793 Medium Cornflower Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 793.

Code793

NameMedium Cornflower Blue

Hex#707DA2

RGB112, 125, 162

HSL224°, 21%, 54%

CIELAB52.6, 4.2, -21.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 793 is Anchor 176. 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 793 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 793

Color-wheel combinations that start from 793, 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.

793Medium Cornflower BlueThis color
642Dark Beige Gray

Analogous

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

518Light Wedgewood
793Medium Cornflower BlueThis color
3746Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

793Medium Cornflower BlueThis color
3041Medium Antique Violet
3347Medium Yellow Green

Split complementary

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

793Medium Cornflower BlueThis color
3861Light Cocoa
3364Pine Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 793?: DMC 793 is Medium Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #707DA2 (RGB 112, 125, 162), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 793?: Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 793. 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 793?: Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 792 Dark Cornflower Blue.
Can I get DMC 793 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 793 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 793

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