What color is DMC 800?

DMC 800 is Pale Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A9C0DD (RGB 169, 192, 221), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 800?

Anchor 144 is the closest published match for DMC 800. 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 800?

DMC 800 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 809 Delft Blue.

Can I get DMC 800 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 800 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 800.

Code800

NamePale Delft Blue

Hex#A9C0DD

RGB169, 192, 221

HSL213°, 43%, 76%

CIELAB76.9, -1.5, -17.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 800 is Anchor 144. 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 800 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 800

Color-wheel combinations that start from 800, 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.

800Pale Delft BlueThis color
613Very Light Drab Brown

Analogous

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

3761Light Sky Blue
800Pale Delft BlueThis color
210Medium Lavender

Triadic

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

800Pale Delft BlueThis color
3727Light Antique Mauve
3348Light Yellow Green

Split complementary

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

800Pale Delft BlueThis color
224Very Light Shell Pink
11Light Tender Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 800?: DMC 800 is Pale Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A9C0DD (RGB 169, 192, 221), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 800?: Anchor 144 is the closest published match for DMC 800. 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 800?: DMC 800 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 809 Delft Blue.
Can I get DMC 800 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 800 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 800

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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