What color is DMC 806?

DMC 806 is Dark Peacock Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3D95A5 (RGB 61, 149, 165), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 806?

Anchor 169 is the closest published match for DMC 806. 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 806?

Among DMC's 4 Peacock Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 807 Peacock Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue.

Can I get DMC 806 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 806. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise.

DMC color chart

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DMC 806 Dark Peacock Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 806.

Code806

NameDark Peacock Blue

Hex#3D95A5

RGB61, 149, 165

HSL189°, 46%, 44%

CIELAB57.3, -21.1, -16.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 806 is Anchor 169. 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 Peacock Blue shades

All 4 DMC Peacock 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 806 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 806

Color-wheel combinations that start from 806, 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.

806Dark Peacock BlueThis color
355Dark Terra Cotta

Analogous

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

913Medium Nile Green
806Dark Peacock BlueThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Triadic

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

806Dark Peacock BlueThis color
33Fuschia
470Light Avocado Green

Split complementary

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

806Dark Peacock BlueThis color
3803Dark Mauve
435Very Light Brown

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 806?: DMC 806 is Dark Peacock Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3D95A5 (RGB 61, 149, 165), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 806?: Anchor 169 is the closest published match for DMC 806. 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 806?: Among DMC's 4 Peacock Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 807 Peacock Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue.
Can I get DMC 806 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 806. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise.

Chart with 806

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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