What color is DMC 826?

DMC 826 is Medium Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6B9EBF (RGB 107, 158, 191), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 826?

Anchor 161 is the closest published match for DMC 826. 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 826?

Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 813 Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 825 Dark Blue.

Can I get DMC 826 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 826 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

826

DMC 826 Medium Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 826.

Code826

NameMedium Blue

Hex#6B9EBF

RGB107, 158, 191

HSL204°, 40%, 58%

CIELAB62.8, -8.2, -22.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 826 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 826 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 826

Color-wheel combinations that start from 826, 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.

826Medium BlueThis color
3064Desert Sand

Analogous

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

3849Light Teal Green
826Medium BlueThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Triadic

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

826Medium BlueThis color
33Fuschia
907Light Parrot Green

Split complementary

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

826Medium BlueThis color
3687Mauve
734Light Olive Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 826?: DMC 826 is Medium Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6B9EBF (RGB 107, 158, 191), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 826?: Anchor 161 is the closest published match for DMC 826. 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 826?: Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 813 Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 825 Dark Blue.
Can I get DMC 826 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 826 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 826

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