813 — Blue light
Blues family
Need details on DMC 813? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Blue light) is hex #95B2C9, RGB 149, 178, 201. 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 813
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 813
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 813
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 813
DMC threads that pair well with 813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 813 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 813
Known as Blue light, DMC 813 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a easygoing and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 813 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 813 is Blue light — a medium-light blue thread (hex #95B2C9, RGB 149, 178, 201). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 813?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 813 (Blue light) is Anchor 1038 (Baby Blue Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1096 (Blue Grey Light, 82%) and Anchor 140 (Royal Blue Light, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 813?
The closest DMC threads to 813 are 800 Delft Blue pale (ΔE 3.36), 3841 Baby Blue pale (ΔE 3.4), and 3325 Baby Blue light (ΔE 3.48). These are useful substitutes when 813 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 813 good for?
DMC 813 (Blue light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 813.
What fabric color works best with DMC 813 (Blue light)?
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, 813 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.