793 — Cornflower Blue medium
Blues family
Need details on DMC 793? This medium, muted blue shade (Cornflower Blue medium) is hex #546497, RGB 84, 100, 151. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 793
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 793
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 793
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 793
DMC threads that pair well with 793, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 793 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 793
Meet DMC 793, Cornflower Blue medium — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for skies and water. It blends comfortably into projects centered on denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 793 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 793 is Cornflower Blue medium — a medium blue thread (hex #546497, RGB 84, 100, 151). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 793?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium) is Anchor 131 (Sky Blue Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 176 (Cornflower Blue Medium, 73%) and Anchor 146 (Navy Blue Light, 70%).
Which DMC threads are close to 793?
The closest DMC threads to 793 are 161 Grey Blue (ΔE 3.86), 3838 Lavender Blue dark (ΔE 4.25), and 31 Blueberry (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 793 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 793 good for?
DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 793.
What fabric color works best with DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 793 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.