What color is DMC 931?

DMC 931 is Medium Antique Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6A859E (RGB 106, 133, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 931?

Anchor 1034 is the closest published match for DMC 931, and some conversion charts list Anchor 781, Anchor 921, or Anchor 806 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 931?

Among DMC's 6 Antique Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 932 Light Antique Blue and the next darker one is DMC 930 Dark Antique Blue.

Can I get DMC 931 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 931 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

931

DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 931.

Code931

NameMedium Antique Blue

Hex#6A859E

RGB106, 133, 158

HSL209°, 21%, 52%

CIELAB54.4, -3.4, -16.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 931 is Anchor 1034 (some charts list 781, 921, or 806). 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 Antique Blue shades

All 6 DMC Antique 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 931 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 931

Color-wheel combinations that start from 931, 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.

931Medium Antique BlueThis color
840Medium Beige Brown

Analogous

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

3848Medium Teal Green
931Medium Antique BlueThis color
3746Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

931Medium Antique BlueThis color
3835Medium Grape
3364Pine Green

Split complementary

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

931Medium Antique BlueThis color
3726Dark Antique Mauve
3011Dark Khaki Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 931?: DMC 931 is Medium Antique Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6A859E (RGB 106, 133, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 931?: Anchor 1034 is the closest published match for DMC 931, and some conversion charts list Anchor 781, Anchor 921, or Anchor 806 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 931?: Among DMC's 6 Antique Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 932 Light Antique Blue and the next darker one is DMC 930 Dark Antique Blue.
Can I get DMC 931 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 931 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 931

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