DMC Mouliné Spécial

823 — Navy Blue dark

Blues family

Looking up DMC 823? It's Navy Blue dark, a dark blue shade (#20233A / RGB 32, 35, 58). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#20233A
RGB
32, 35, 58
HSL
233°, 29%, 18%
Lab
14.5, 5.7, -15.3
Lightness
18%
Very dark
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
233°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 823

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 823 Navy Blue dark

Madeira

Cornflower Blue Very Dark 0904 77% Approx
Blue Violet Dark 2701 73% Approx
Cornflower Blue Dark 0905 58% Fair
Navy Blue Medium Dark 1007 45% Fair
Navy Blue Dark 1008 43% Fair

J&P Coates

Ocean Blue Dark 7024 43% Fair
Cobalt Blue Medium Dark 7143 32% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7160 29% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7982 29% Fair
Black 8403 23% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 76% Approx
Navy Blue 45069 67% Approx
Navy Blue Medium 45054 65% Approx
Navy Blue Dark 45224 61% Fair
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 45494 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 169 169 89% Good
Cosmo 602 602 84% Good
Cosmo 669A 669A 82% Good
Cosmo 668 668 70% Approx
Cosmo 168 168 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Nighty Nite Nighty Nite 74% Approx
Wavy Navy Wavy Navy 64% Fair
Blacksmith Blue Blacksmith Blue 64% Fair
Smoke Smoke 62% Fair
Ora's Iris Ora's Iris 60% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Pea Coat 2103 83% Good
Navy 1306 70% Approx
Merlin 1305 64% Fair
Kohl 3900 62% Fair
Deep Sea 2104 60% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cast Iron Skillet 1060 38% Fair
Storm Clouds 0981 30% Fair
Witching Hour 0391 26% Fair
Lagoon 0980 15% Fair
Distressed Denim 0293 11% Fair

Valdani

Navy Blue dark 1072 100% Excellent
Navy Blue very dark 8112 82% Good
Navy Blue medium O592 69% Approx
Cornflower Blue very dark 87 51% Fair
Antique Blue very dark 873 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 78% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 74% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 48% Fair
Black Coffee 004 44% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 35% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 823

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 823 Navy Blue dark
Navy Blue very dark DMC 939 Very close ΔE 3.58 Navy Blue DMC 336 Close ΔE 5.45 Navy Blue medium DMC 311 Noticeable ΔE 6.26 Baby Blue ultra very dark DMC 803 Noticeable ΔE 9.53 Cornflower Blue very dark DMC 791 Noticeable ΔE 9.85 Antique Blue very dark DMC 3750 Noticeable ΔE 9.89 Cornflower Blue medium DMC 158 Noticeable ΔE 10.04 Royal Blue very dark DMC 820 Noticeable ΔE 11.37

Color Harmonies for DMC 823

DMC threads that pair well with 823, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
823
934 Black Avocado Green
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
823
154 Grape very dark 3750 Antique Blue very dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
823
938 Coffee Brown ultra dark 890 Pistachio Green ultra dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
823
311 Navy Blue medium 160 Grey Blue medium 341 Blue Violet light 25 Ultra Light Lavender

Blues Family

DMC 823 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

823 Navy Blue dark 823 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue 3765 3842 Wedgewood dark 3842 3750 Antique Blue very dark 3750 311 Navy Blue medium 311 336 Navy Blue 336 939 Navy Blue very dark 939

About DMC 823

Meet DMC 823, Navy Blue dark — a muted, dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — 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 823 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 823 is Navy Blue dark — a dark blue thread (hex #20233A, RGB 32, 35, 58). It shows up most in water and denim textures.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 823?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) is Anchor 941 (Cornflower Blue Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark, 72%) and Anchor 123 (Blue Purple Dark, 70%).

Which DMC threads are close to 823?

The closest DMC threads to 823 are 939 Navy Blue very dark (ΔE 3.58), 336 Navy Blue (ΔE 5.45), and 311 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 6.26). These are useful substitutes when 823 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 823 good for?

DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 823.

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