What color is DMC 798?

DMC 798 is Dark Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #436CB0 (RGB 67, 108, 176), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 798?

Anchor 131 is the closest published match for DMC 798, and some conversion charts list Anchor 146, Anchor 137, or Anchor 142 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 798?

DMC 798 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 799 Medium Delft Blue.

Can I get DMC 798 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 798 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 798 Dark Delft Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 798.

Code798

NameDark Delft Blue

Hex#436CB0

RGB67, 108, 176

HSL217°, 45%, 48%

CIELAB45.7, 7.3, -40.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 798 is Anchor 131 (some charts list 146, 137, or 142). 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 Delft Blue shades

All 4 DMC Delft 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 798 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 798

Color-wheel combinations that start from 798, 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.

798Dark Delft BlueThis color
435Very Light Brown

Analogous

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

806Dark Peacock Blue
798Dark Delft BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

798Dark Delft BlueThis color
3350Ultra Dark Dusty Rose
703Chartreuse

Split complementary

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

798Dark Delft BlueThis color
3830Terra Cotta
581Moss Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 798?: DMC 798 is Dark Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #436CB0 (RGB 67, 108, 176), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 798?: Anchor 131 is the closest published match for DMC 798, and some conversion charts list Anchor 146, Anchor 137, or Anchor 142 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 798?: DMC 798 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 799 Medium Delft Blue.
Can I get DMC 798 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 798 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 798

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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