827 — Blue very light
Blues family
DMC 827 (Blue very light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #87B4D0 and RGB values 135, 180, 208. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 827
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 827
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 827
DMC threads that pair well with 827, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 827 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 827
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, DMC 827 carries the name Blue very light with sky blue tones. Its steady and approachable presence shines in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms alike. Pull this thread for skies or water when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 827?
DMC 827 is called Blue very light. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #87B4D0, RGB 135, 180, 208) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 827?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 827 (Blue very light) is Anchor 1038 (Baby Blue Medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 160 (Baby Blue, 72%) and Anchor 1096 (Blue Grey Light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 827?
The closest DMC threads to 827 are 3325 Baby Blue light (ΔE 2.29), 813 Blue light (ΔE 3.57), and 800 Delft Blue pale (ΔE 3.81). These are useful substitutes when 827 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 827?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 827 (Blue very light) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.