824 DMC color
Blue Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 824
- Name
- Blue Very Dark
- Hex
- #396987
- RGB (0-255)
- 57, 105, 135
- CIELAB (D65)
- 42.34, -6.99, -21.53
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 824
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668B | 2.57 |
| 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667C | 4.03 |
| 798 Delft Blue Dark | #466A8E | 4.32 |
| 517 Wedgewood Dark | #3B768F | 5.69 |
| 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2C597C | 6.03 |
Free patterns to try with 824
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Blue Very Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 824. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Blue Very Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.