What color is DMC 995?

DMC 995 is Dark Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1788C5 (RGB 23, 136, 197), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 995?

Anchor 410 is the closest published match for DMC 995. 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 995?

DMC 995 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue.

Can I get DMC 995 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 995 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 995 Dark Electric Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 995.

Code995

NameDark Electric Blue

Hex#1788C5

RGB23, 136, 197

HSL201°, 79%, 43%

CIELAB53.8, -7.5, -39.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 995 is Anchor 410. 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 Electric Blue shades

All 3 DMC Electric 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 995 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 995

Color-wheel combinations that start from 995, 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.

995Dark Electric BlueThis color
921Copper

Analogous

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

958Dark Sea Green
995Dark Electric BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

995Dark Electric BlueThis color
3607Light Plum
704Bright Chartreuse

Split complementary

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

995Dark Electric BlueThis color
321Red
729Medium Old Gold

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 995?: DMC 995 is Dark Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1788C5 (RGB 23, 136, 197), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 995?: Anchor 410 is the closest published match for DMC 995. 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 995?: DMC 995 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue.
Can I get DMC 995 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 995 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 995

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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