What color is DMC 799?

DMC 799 is Medium Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6E92C4 (RGB 110, 146, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 799?

Anchor 136 is the closest published match for DMC 799, and some conversion charts list Anchor 145 or Anchor 130 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 799?

Among DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 809 Delft Blue and the next darker one is DMC 798 Dark Delft Blue.

Can I get DMC 799 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 799 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

799

DMC 799 Medium Delft Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 799.

Code799

NameMedium Delft Blue

Hex#6E92C4

RGB110, 146, 196

HSL215°, 42%, 60%

CIELAB59.8, 0.8, -29.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 799 is Anchor 136 (some charts list 145 or 130). 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 799 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 799

Color-wheel combinations that start from 799, 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.

799Medium Delft BlueThis color
3045Dark Yellow Beige

Analogous

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

807Peacock Blue
799Medium Delft BlueThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Triadic

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

799Medium Delft BlueThis color
316Medium Antique Mauve
907Light Parrot Green

Split complementary

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

799Medium Delft BlueThis color
3722Medium Shell Pink
734Light Olive Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 799?: DMC 799 is Medium Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6E92C4 (RGB 110, 146, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 799?: Anchor 136 is the closest published match for DMC 799, and some conversion charts list Anchor 145 or Anchor 130 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 799?: Among DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 809 Delft Blue and the next darker one is DMC 798 Dark Delft Blue.
Can I get DMC 799 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 799 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 799

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