806 — Peacock Blue Dark
Blues family#1D6C87
Need details on DMC 806? This medium-dark, vivid blue shade (Peacock Blue Dark) is hex #1D6C87, RGB 29, 108, 135. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 806
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 806
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 806 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 806
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 806
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 806 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Peacock Blue Dark turns up.
DMC 806 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 806.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D806. A kit legend or drill bag marked 806 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 806
DMC threads that pair well with 806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC806 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 806
Known as Peacock Blue Dark, DMC 806 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring winter scenes and forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 806 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 806 is Peacock Blue Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #1D6C87, RGB 29, 108, 135). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 806?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) is Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1068 (Teal, 63%) and Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark, 62%).
Which DMC threads are close to 806?
The closest DMC threads to 806 are 3760 Wedgewood (806) (ΔE 6.26), 3809 Turquoise very dark (ΔE 6.7), and 3810 Turquoise dark (ΔE 6.77). These are useful substitutes when 806 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 806 good for?
DMC 806 (Peacock 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 806.
What fabric color works best with DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark)?
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, 806 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 806?
No. DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 806?
Diamond Dotz D806 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 806 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 806?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Caron 7121 Teal Blue (94%), Crescent Colors Silk 118 Bleu Clair (92%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 486 Azure (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.