806 — Peacock Blue Dark
Blues family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 806
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 806
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 806
DMC threads that pair well with 806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 806 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 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 162 (Baby Blue Very Dark, 57%) and Anchor 1068 (Teal, 50%).
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.