809 — Delft Blue
Blues family
Looking up DMC 809? It's Delft Blue, a medium blue shade (#5C92BB / RGB 92, 146, 187). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 809
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 809
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 809
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 809 (Delft Blue) sits a hair from DMC 3755 (Baby Blue) (ΔE 3.02) — 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 809
DMC threads that pair well with 809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 809 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 809
Meet DMC 809, Delft Blue — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 809 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 809 is Delft Blue — a medium blue thread (hex #5C92BB, RGB 92, 146, 187). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 809?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 809 (Delft Blue) is Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark, 65%) and Anchor 130 (Sky Blue, 55%).
Which DMC threads are close to 809?
The closest DMC threads to 809 are 3755 Baby Blue (ΔE 3.02), 807 Peacock Blue dark (ΔE 4.08), and 932 Antique Blue light (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when 809 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 809 good for?
DMC 809 (Delft Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. 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 809.
What fabric color works best with DMC 809 (Delft Blue)?
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, 809 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.