DMC color chart
939

DMC 939 Very Dark Navy Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 939.

Code939
NameVery Dark Navy Blue
Hex#1B2853
RGB27, 40, 83
HSL226°, 51%, 22%
CIELAB17.3, 10.2, -28.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 939 is Anchor 152. 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 Navy Blue shades

All 4 DMC Navy Blue shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

  1. 336
  2. 311
  3. 823
  4. 939

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 939 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.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 939?
DMC 939 is Very Dark Navy Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1B2853 (RGB 27, 40, 83), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 939?
Anchor 152 is the closest published match for DMC 939. 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 939?
DMC 939 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Navy Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 823 Dark Navy Blue.
Can I get DMC 939 as a diamond painting drill?
Yes. DMC 939 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 939

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