828 — Blue ultra very light
Teals family
Looking up DMC 828? It's Blue ultra very light, a light teal shade (#A6C9D4 / RGB 166, 201, 212). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 828
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 828
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 828
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light) is so near (ΔE 3.09), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 828
DMC threads that pair well with 828, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 828 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 828
DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 828 look like?
DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #A6C9D4 and RGB 166, 201, 212. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 828?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) is Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light, 75%) and Anchor 160 (Baby Blue, 72%).
What DMC colors are similar to 828?
The closest DMC threads to 828 are 162 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 3.09), 775 Baby Blue very light (ΔE 3.21), and 3761 Sky Blue light (ΔE 4.66). These are useful substitutes when 828 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 828?
Reach for DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 828.
What fabric color works best with DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 828 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.