What color is DMC 797?

DMC 797 is Royal Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #27509E (RGB 39, 80, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 797?

Anchor 132 is the closest published match for DMC 797, and some conversion charts list Anchor 139, Anchor 143, or Anchor 147 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 797?

DMC 797 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Royal Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 796 Dark Royal Blue.

Can I get DMC 797 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 797 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

797

DMC 797 Royal Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 797.

Code797

NameRoyal Blue

Hex#27509E

RGB39, 80, 158

HSL219°, 60%, 39%

CIELAB35.3, 14.0, -46.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 797 is Anchor 132 (some charts list 139, 143, or 147). 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 797 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 797

Color-wheel combinations that start from 797, 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.

797Royal BlueThis color
781Very Dark Topaz

Analogous

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

806Dark Peacock Blue
797Royal BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

797Royal BlueThis color
3803Dark Mauve
701Light Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 797?: DMC 797 is Royal Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #27509E (RGB 39, 80, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 797?: Anchor 132 is the closest published match for DMC 797, and some conversion charts list Anchor 139, Anchor 143, or Anchor 147 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 797?: DMC 797 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Royal Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 796 Dark Royal Blue.
Can I get DMC 797 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 797 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 797

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