DMC Mouliné Spécial

796 — Royal Blue dark

Blues family

Looking up DMC 796? It's Royal Blue dark, a medium-dark blue shade (#242B70 / RGB 36, 43, 112). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#242B70
RGB
36, 43, 112
HSL
234°, 51%, 29%
Lab
21.1, 21.2, -41.0
Lightness
29%
Dark
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
234°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 796

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 796 Royal Blue dark

Madeira

Cornflower Blue Dark 0905 67% Approx
Cornflower Blue Very Dark 0904 54% Fair
Cornflower Blue Medium 0906 51% Fair
Blue Violet Medium 0903 46% Fair
Royal Blue Dark 0913 44% Fair

J&P Coates

Cobalt Blue Medium Dark 7143 49% Fair
Ocean Blue Dark 7024 44% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7160 42% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7982 42% Fair
Violet Medium Dark 4101 42% Fair

Sullivans

Royal Blue 45207 93% Good
Cornflower Blue Medium Dark 45473 89% Good
Blue Very Dark 45225 80% Good
Cornflower Blue Dark 45203 79% Approx
Blue Violet Very Dark 45066 77% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 4792 4792 83% Good
Cosmo 216 216 79% Approx
Cosmo 665 665 76% Approx
Cosmo 218 218 75% Approx
Cosmo 168 168 68% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pansy Purple Pansy Purple 74% Approx
Mermaid's Fin Mermaid's Fin 53% Fair
Nighty Nite Nighty Nite 39% Fair
Wavy Navy Wavy Navy 36% Fair
Grasshopper Grasshopper 33% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Deep Sea 2104 63% Fair
Blue Aster (obsolete 2306 58% Fair
Americana 1307 54% Fair
Navy 1306 52% Fair
Purple Rain 2338 43% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Dragon Fruit 0895 12% Fair
Midnight 0240 11% Fair
Distressed Denim 0293 5% Fair
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 2% Fair
Purple Iris 0810 1% Fair

Valdani

Cornflower Blue medium O86 80% Good
Cornflower Blue very dark 87 79% Approx
Royal Blue 1242 76% Approx
Navy Blue medium O592 62% Fair
Blue very dark 871 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 79% Approx
Nighty Nite 160 44% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 39% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 23% Fair
Pansy Purple 102 23% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 796

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 796 Royal Blue dark
Royal Blue very dark DMC 820 Very close ΔE 3.55 Cornflower Blue medium DMC 158 Very close ΔE 3.94 Cornflower Blue very dark DMC 791 Very close ΔE 4.14 Royal Blue DMC 797 Very close ΔE 4.84 Cornflower Blue dark DMC 792 Noticeable ΔE 6.06 Baby Blue ultra very dark DMC 803 Noticeable ΔE 6.29 Navy Blue DMC 336 Noticeable ΔE 7.21 Navy Blue medium DMC 311 Noticeable ΔE 7.55

Color Harmonies for DMC 796

DMC threads that pair well with 796, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
796
3345 Hunter Green dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
796
550 Violet very dark 3842 Wedgewood dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
796
433 Brown medium 3818 Emerald Green ultra very dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
796
31 Blueberry 341 Blue Violet light 3747 Blue Violet very light

Blues Family

DMC 796 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

796 Royal Blue dark 796 517 Wedgewood dark 517 797 Royal Blue 797 806 Peacock Blue Dark 806 825 Blue dark 825 158 Cornflower Blue medium 158 312 Navy Blue light 312 824 Blue very dark 824 930 Antique Blue dark 930 791 Cornflower Blue very dark 791 820 Royal Blue very dark 820

About DMC 796

Known as Royal Blue dark, DMC 796 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching winter scenes or forget-me-nots.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 796 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 796 is Royal Blue dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #242B70, RGB 36, 43, 112). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 796?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark) is Anchor 133 (Sky Blue Very Dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue Dark, 68%) and Anchor 147 (Navy Blue Medium Light, 68%).

Which DMC threads are close to 796?

The closest DMC threads to 796 are 820 Royal Blue very dark (ΔE 3.55), 158 Cornflower Blue medium (ΔE 3.94), and 791 Cornflower Blue very dark (ΔE 4.14). These are useful substitutes when 796 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 796 good for?

DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 796.

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