What color is DMC 796?

DMC 796 is Dark Royal Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1B3F8A (RGB 27, 63, 138), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 796?

Anchor 133 is the closest published match for DMC 796. 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 796?

Among DMC's 3 Royal Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 797 Royal Blue and the next darker one is DMC 820 Very Dark Royal Blue.

Can I get DMC 796 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 796 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

796

DMC 796 Dark Royal Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 796.

Code796

NameDark Royal Blue

Hex#1B3F8A

RGB27, 63, 138

HSL221°, 67%, 32%

CIELAB28.4, 16.2, -45.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 796 is Anchor 133. 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 Royal Blue shades

All 3 DMC Royal 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 796 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 796

Color-wheel combinations that start from 796, 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.

796Dark Royal BlueThis color
780Ultra Very Dark Topaz

Analogous

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

3765Very Dark Peacock Blue
796Dark Royal BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

796Dark Royal BlueThis color
3685Very Dark Mauve
905Dark Parrot Green

Split complementary

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

796Dark Royal BlueThis color
3777Very Dark Terra Cotta
580Dark Moss Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 796?: DMC 796 is Dark Royal Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1B3F8A (RGB 27, 63, 138), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 796?: Anchor 133 is the closest published match for DMC 796. 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 796?: Among DMC's 3 Royal Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 797 Royal Blue and the next darker one is DMC 820 Very Dark Royal Blue.
Can I get DMC 796 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 796 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 796

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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