DMC 827 Blue Very Light
DMC 827 Blue Very Light is a very light, muted blue with the screen hex #bddded. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 128 Blue Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 5.1, close).
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DMC 827 Blue Very Light
#bddded · RGB 189, 221, 237
Closest to DMC 827 in other brands
- Anchor 128 Blue Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 10.8 loose
DMC 827 color values
| Code | 827 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #bddded |
| RGB | 189, 221, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.3, a* -7.1, b* -11.3 |
| HSL | 200°, 57 %, 84 % |
| Color family | Blue, 1 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.3) |
| DMC color card | row 06-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 128 Blue Light, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 827 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 827: the best is Anchor 128 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 01 | White | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 10.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 13.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 827
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 827; the nearest, DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 3.8 | a little darker |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3761 | Sky Blue Light | #acd8e2 | 5.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | #c5e8ed | 5.6 | a little lighter |
| 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbecf5 | 6.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | #d9ebf1 | 6.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | #bce3e6 | 6.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 813 | Blue Light | #a1c2d7 | 6.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 827: lighter and darker blue steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 86 to 77.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 827
One strand each of DMC 3325 and DMC 828 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3325, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 827 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light + 1 × DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light | #bfddea | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light | #bddce8 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 747 Peacock Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3755 Baby Blue | #c2dce7 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 827
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bddded; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 827
Anchor 128 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 827. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 827 is number 1 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 827 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 5.8), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 827?
Anchor 128 Blue Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 827 Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 9159 (ΔE 3.2) and Anchor 1031 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is DMC 827?
DMC 827 Blue Very Light is a very light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #bddded, RGB 189, 221, 237, L* 86.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 827?
Inside DMC, DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 128 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1001 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3325 and DMC 828 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 827 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 827?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 1104 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 4.4
- DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light ΔE 5.2
- DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light ΔE 5.6
- DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.0
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 6.0
- DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 6.7
DMC 827 in other brands
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 5.1
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 5.8
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 10.8