What color is DMC 813?

DMC 813 is Light Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A1C2D7 (RGB 161, 194, 215), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 813?

Anchor 161 is the closest published match for DMC 813. 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 813?

Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 827 Very Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 826 Medium Blue.

Can I get DMC 813 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 813 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 813 Light Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 813.

Code813

NameLight Blue

Hex#A1C2D7

RGB161, 194, 215

HSL203°, 40%, 74%

CIELAB76.7, -6.4, -14.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 813 is Anchor 161. 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 Blue shades

All 6 DMC 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 813 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 813

Color-wheel combinations that start from 813, 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.

813Light BlueThis color
842Very Light Beige Brown

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

813Light BlueThis color
3609Ultra Light Plum
12Tender Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 813?: DMC 813 is Light Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A1C2D7 (RGB 161, 194, 215), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 813?: Anchor 161 is the closest published match for DMC 813. 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 813?: Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 827 Very Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 826 Medium Blue.
Can I get DMC 813 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 813 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 813

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