What color is DMC 823?

DMC 823 is Dark Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #213063 (RGB 33, 48, 99), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 823?

Anchor 152 is the closest published match for DMC 823, and some conversion charts list Anchor 127 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 823?

Among DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue and the next darker one is DMC 939 Very Dark Navy Blue.

Can I get DMC 823 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 823 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

823

DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 823.

Code823

NameDark Navy Blue

Hex#213063

RGB33, 48, 99

HSL226°, 50%, 26%

CIELAB21.3, 12.0, -32.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 823 is Anchor 152 (some charts list 127). 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 Navy Blue shades

All 4 DMC Navy 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 823 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 823

Color-wheel combinations that start from 823, 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.

823Dark Navy BlueThis color
829Very Dark Golden Olive

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

823Dark Navy BlueThis color
154Very Dark Grape
3345Dark Hunter Green

Split complementary

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

823Dark Navy BlueThis color
801Dark Coffee Brown
937Medium Avocado Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 823?: DMC 823 is Dark Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #213063 (RGB 33, 48, 99), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 823?: Anchor 152 is the closest published match for DMC 823, and some conversion charts list Anchor 127 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 823?: Among DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue and the next darker one is DMC 939 Very Dark Navy Blue.
Can I get DMC 823 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 823 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 823

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