What color is DMC 794?

DMC 794 is Light Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8F9CC1 (RGB 143, 156, 193), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 794?

Anchor 175 is the closest published match for DMC 794, and some conversion charts list Anchor 121 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 794?

Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue.

Can I get DMC 794 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 794 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 794 Light Cornflower Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 794.

Code794

NameLight Cornflower Blue

Hex#8F9CC1

RGB143, 156, 193

HSL224°, 29%, 66%

CIELAB64.5, 3.7, -20.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 794 is Anchor 175 (some charts list 121). 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 794 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 794

Color-wheel combinations that start from 794, 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.

794Light Cornflower BlueThis color
3864Light Mocha Beige

Analogous

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

598Light Turquoise
794Light Cornflower BlueThis color
155Medium Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

794Light Cornflower BlueThis color
3836Light Grape
368Light Pistachio Green

Split complementary

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

794Light Cornflower BlueThis color
3859Light Rosewood
3013Light Khaki Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 794?: DMC 794 is Light Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8F9CC1 (RGB 143, 156, 193), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 794?: Anchor 175 is the closest published match for DMC 794, and some conversion charts list Anchor 121 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 794?: Among DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue.
Can I get DMC 794 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 794 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 794

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