336 — Navy Blue
Blues family
DMC 336 — Navy Blue — has hex #202C4F and RGB 32, 44, 79. This dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 336
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 336
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 336
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 336 (Navy Blue) sits a hair from DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium) (ΔE 2.12) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 336
DMC threads that pair well with 336, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 336 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 336
Known as Navy Blue, DMC 336 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. It has a strong and confident feel that suits sapphire accents and porcelain patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hydrangea blooms or skies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 336 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 336 is Navy Blue — a dark blue thread (hex #202C4F, RGB 32, 44, 79). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 336?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 336 (Navy Blue) is Anchor 139 (Delft Very Dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 147 (Navy Blue Medium Light, 91%) and Anchor 143 (Royal Blue Dark, 88%).
Which DMC threads are close to 336?
The closest DMC threads to 336 are 311 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 2.12), 803 Baby Blue ultra very dark (ΔE 4.3), and 823 Navy Blue dark (ΔE 5.45). These are useful substitutes when 336 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 336 good for?
DMC 336 (Navy Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 336.
What fabric color works best with DMC 336 (Navy Blue)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 336 has a contrast ratio of about 13.7:1 on white fabric and 1.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.