What color is DMC 809?

DMC 809 is Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94A8C6 (RGB 148, 168, 198), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 809?

Anchor 130 is the closest published match for DMC 809, and some conversion charts list Anchor 121 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 809?

Among DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue and the next darker one is DMC 799 Medium Delft Blue.

Can I get DMC 809 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 809 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 809 Delft Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 809.

Code809

NameDelft Blue

Hex#94A8C6

RGB148, 168, 198

HSL216°, 30%, 68%

CIELAB68.3, -0.2, -17.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 809 is Anchor 130 (some charts list 121). 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 809 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 809

Color-wheel combinations that start from 809, 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.

809Delft BlueThis color
3864Light Mocha Beige

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 809?: DMC 809 is Delft Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94A8C6 (RGB 148, 168, 198), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 809?: Anchor 130 is the closest published match for DMC 809, and some conversion charts list Anchor 121 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 809?: Among DMC's 4 Delft Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue and the next darker one is DMC 799 Medium Delft Blue.
Can I get DMC 809 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 809 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 809

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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