What color is DMC 803?

DMC 803 is Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2C597C (RGB 44, 89, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 803?

Anchor 149 is the closest published match for DMC 803. 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 803?

DMC 803 is the darkest of DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue.

Can I get DMC 803 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 803 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 803.

Code803

NameUltra Very Dark Baby Blue

Hex#2C597C

RGB44, 89, 124

HSL206°, 48%, 33%

CIELAB36.2, -3.8, -24.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 803 is Anchor 149. 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 Baby Blue shades

All 9 DMC Baby 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 803 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 803

Color-wheel combinations that start from 803, 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.

803Ultra Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
632Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

Analogous

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

3847Dark Teal Green
803Ultra Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
796Dark Royal Blue

Triadic

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

803Ultra Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
34Dark Fuschia
904Very Dark Parrot Green

Split complementary

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

803Ultra Very Dark Baby BlueThis color
902Very Dark Garnet
730Very Dark Olive Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 803?: DMC 803 is Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2C597C (RGB 44, 89, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 803?: Anchor 149 is the closest published match for DMC 803. 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 803?: DMC 803 is the darkest of DMC's 9 Baby Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue.
Can I get DMC 803 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 803 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 803

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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