What color is DMC 827?

DMC 827 is Very Light Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BDDDED (RGB 189, 221, 237), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 827?

Anchor 160 is the closest published match for DMC 827, and some conversion charts list Anchor 159 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 827?

Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 813 Light Blue.

Can I get DMC 827 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 827 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

827

DMC 827 Very Light Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 827.

Code827

NameVery Light Blue

Hex#BDDDED

RGB189, 221, 237

HSL200°, 57%, 84%

CIELAB86.3, -7.1, -11.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 827 is Anchor 160 (some charts list 159). 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 827 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 827

Color-wheel combinations that start from 827, 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.

827Very Light BlueThis color
950Light Desert Sand

Analogous

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

964Light Sea Green
827Very Light BlueThis color
341Light Blue Violet

Triadic

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

827Very Light BlueThis color
3609Ultra Light Plum
11Light Tender Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 827?: DMC 827 is Very Light Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BDDDED (RGB 189, 221, 237), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 827?: Anchor 160 is the closest published match for DMC 827, and some conversion charts list Anchor 159 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 827?: Among DMC's 6 Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue and the next darker one is DMC 813 Light Blue.
Can I get DMC 827 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 827 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 827

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