What color is DMC 824?

DMC 824 is Very Dark Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #396987 (RGB 57, 105, 135), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 824?

Anchor 164 is the closest published match for DMC 824, and some conversion charts list Anchor 940 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 824?

DMC 824 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 825 Dark Blue.

Can I get DMC 824 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 824 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

824

DMC 824 Very Dark Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 824.

Code824

NameVery Dark Blue

Hex#396987

RGB57, 105, 135

HSL203°, 41%, 38%

CIELAB42.3, -7.0, -21.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 824 is Anchor 164 (some charts list 940). 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 824 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 824

Color-wheel combinations that start from 824, 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.

824Very Dark BlueThis color
632Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

Analogous

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

3850Dark Bright Green
824Very Dark BlueThis color
796Dark Royal Blue

Triadic

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

824Very Dark BlueThis color
34Dark Fuschia
469Avocado Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 824?: DMC 824 is Very Dark Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #396987 (RGB 57, 105, 135), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 824?: Anchor 164 is the closest published match for DMC 824, and some conversion charts list Anchor 940 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 824?: DMC 824 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 825 Dark Blue.
Can I get DMC 824 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 824 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 824

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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