What color is DMC 828?

DMC 828 is Very Light Sky Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C5E8ED (RGB 197, 232, 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 828?

Anchor 9159 is the closest published match for DMC 828, and some conversion charts list Anchor 975 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 828?

Among DMC's 4 Sky Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 747 Very Light Sky Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3761 Light Sky Blue.

Can I get DMC 828 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 828 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

828

DMC 828 Very Light Sky Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 828.

Code828

NameVery Light Sky Blue

Hex#C5E8ED

RGB197, 232, 237

HSL188°, 53%, 85%

CIELAB89.7, -10.3, -6.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 828 is Anchor 9159 (some charts list 975). 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 Sky Blue shades

All 4 DMC Sky 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 828 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 828

Color-wheel combinations that start from 828, 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.

828Very Light Sky BlueThis color
3779Ultra Very Light Rosewood

Analogous

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

13Medium Light Nile Green
828Very Light Sky BlueThis color
3747Very Light Blue Violet

Triadic

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

828Very Light Sky BlueThis color
211Light Lavender
3078Very Light Golden Yellow

Split complementary

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

828Very Light Sky BlueThis color
153Very Light Violet
543Ultra Very Light Beige Brown

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 828?: DMC 828 is Very Light Sky Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C5E8ED (RGB 197, 232, 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 828?: Anchor 9159 is the closest published match for DMC 828, and some conversion charts list Anchor 975 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 828?: Among DMC's 4 Sky Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 747 Very Light Sky Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3761 Light Sky Blue.
Can I get DMC 828 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 828 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 828

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