DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark
On screen, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark reads as a dark, soft blue (#555b7b). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium at ΔE 6.2 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark
#555b7b · RGB 85, 91, 123
Closest to DMC 792 in other brands
- Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler Denim ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 12.5 loose
- Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue ΔE 11.3 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.0 loose
DMC 792 color values
| Code | 792 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cornflower Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #555b7b |
| RGB | 85, 91, 123 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.3, a* 5.7, b* -18.8 |
| HSL | 231°, 18 %, 41 % |
| Color family | Blue, 39 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.3) |
| DMC color card | row 05-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium, ΔE 5.4 |
DMC 792 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 792: the best is Anchor 122 at ΔE 5.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 122 | Blueberry Medium | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 941 | Stormy Blue Very Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 131 | Blue Medium | 9.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Iris | code 80-15245 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 12.5 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 12.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | SP6 | Pearlescent Blue | 11.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 11.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 12.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 792
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 792; the nearest, DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 3.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 3807 | Cornflower Blue | #60678c | 4.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | #5c5478 | 5.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 31 | Blueberry | #50518d | 7.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #464563 | 7.8 | darker |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 9.5 | slightly more muted |
| 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | #5c7294 | 9.7 | lighter |
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | #776b98 | 10.3 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 792: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 48 to 31.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | 47.6 |
| 3 lighter | 3807 | Cornflower Blue | 44.3 |
| 2 lighter | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 43.6 |
| 1 lighter | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 41.4 |
| this color | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 39.3 |
| 1 darker | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 2 darker | 31 | Blueberry | 37.0 |
| 3 darker | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 4 darker | 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 30.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 792
One strand each of DMC 158 and DMC 3807 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 158, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 792 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue | #575d7e | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue + 1 × DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #54587a | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark + 1 × DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark | #515875 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 792
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #555b7b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 792
Substituting DMC 792 takes care: Anchor 122 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.4), and Madeira 906 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 6.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 792 is number 39 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark and down to DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 792 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Denim (ΔE 6.3), Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 12.5) and Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue (ΔE 11.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 792?
Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 941 (ΔE 8.7) and Anchor 131 (ΔE 9.7).
What color is DMC 792?
DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #555b7b, RGB 85, 91, 123, L* 39.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 792?
Inside DMC, DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, Anchor 122 (ΔE 5.4) or Madeira 906 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 158 and DMC 3807 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 792 in Perler beads?
Perler Denim (#4c6388) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 12.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 792?
Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Madeira 2702 at ΔE 6.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark ΔE 3.5
- DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue ΔE 4.7
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.8
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 9.5
DMC 792 in other brands
- Perler Denim ΔE 6.3
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 12.5
- Artkal S SP6 Pearlescent Blue ΔE 11.3
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.0