813 — Blue light
Blues family#6D9BC2
Need details on DMC 813? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Blue light) is hex #6D9BC2, RGB 109, 155, 194. 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 813
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Gallic Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 813
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 813 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 813 (Blue light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 813 (Blue light) sits a hair from DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark) (ΔE 0.9) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 813 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 Blue light turns up.
DMC 813 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 813.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D813, Diamond Drills USA DMC813. A kit legend or drill bag marked 813 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 813
DMC threads that pair well with 813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC813 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 #6D9BC2, RGB 109, 155, 194). 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 977 (Blue Medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark, 81%) and Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 813?
The closest DMC threads to 813 are 807 Peacock Blue dark (ΔE 0.9), 3755 Baby Blue (ΔE 1.46), and 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 3.51). 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 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 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 813?
No. DMC 813 (Blue light) 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 813?
Diamond Dotz D813 and Diamond Drills USA DMC813 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 813 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 813?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are EdMar Bouclé 145 Dark Colonial Blue (96%), Soie d'Alger 4913 Cornflower Blue medium (93%), Anchor Marlitt 835 Blue medium (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.