DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark
On screen, DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark reads as a dark, muted blue (#455c71). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 922 Denim Dark, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark (ΔE 3.8, close).
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DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark
#455c71 · RGB 69, 92, 113
Closest to DMC 930 in other brands
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Denim ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 7.9 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 13.2 loose
DMC 930 color values
| Code | 930 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #455c71 |
| RGB | 69, 92, 113 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.0, a* -2.9, b* -14.7 |
| HSL | 209°, 24 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Blue, 40 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.0) |
| DMC color card | row 07-20 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 922 Denim Dark, ΔE 2.5 |
DMC 930 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 930: the best is Anchor 922 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 922 | Denim Dark | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 921 | Denim Medium | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 7.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 13.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 13.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 930
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 930; the nearest, DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 5.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #384c5e | 5.5 | darker |
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668b | 6.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 6.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 798 | Delft Blue Dark | #466a8e | 6.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 7.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #1c5066 | 8.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 9.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 930: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 44 to 31.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 43.6 |
| 3 lighter | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 42.3 |
| 2 lighter | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 41.4 |
| 1 lighter | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 40.6 |
| this color | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 1 darker | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
| 2 darker | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 3 darker | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 31.7 |
| 4 darker | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 31.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 930
One strand each of DMC 312 and DMC 413 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 803, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 930 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark | #485e74 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark + 1 × DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #415d75 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #3f5970 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 930
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #455c71; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 930
Anchor 922 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 930. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 930 is number 40 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark and down to DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 930 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Denim (ΔE 6.6), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 6.5) and Artkal S S156 Steel Grey (ΔE 7.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 930?
Anchor 922 Denim Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 979 (ΔE 7.4) and Anchor 921 (ΔE 7.8).
What color is DMC 930?
DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark is a dark, muted blue in the blue family: hex #455c71, RGB 69, 92, 113, L* 38.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 930?
Inside DMC, DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, Anchor 922 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1712 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 312 and DMC 413 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 930 in Perler beads?
Perler Denim (#4c6388) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 6.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 930?
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 1004 at ΔE 6.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.5
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 7.3
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark ΔE 9.1
DMC 930 in other brands
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 2.5
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 3.8
- Perler Denim ΔE 6.6
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 6.5
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 7.9
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 13.2