930 — Antique Blue dark
Blues family#30465A
DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #30465A and RGB values 48, 70, 90. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 930
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Slate grey
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 930
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 930 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 930 (Antique Blue dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 930
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 930
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 930 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 Antique Blue dark turns up.
DMC 930 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 930.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D930, Diamond Drills USA DMC930. A kit legend or drill bag marked 930 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 930
DMC threads that pair well with 930, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC930 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 930
Known as Antique Blue dark, DMC 930 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 930 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 930 is Antique Blue dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #30465A, RGB 48, 70, 90). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 930?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) is Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark, 69%) and Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark, 66%).
Which DMC threads are close to 930?
The closest DMC threads to 930 are 3750 Antique Blue very dark (ΔE 4.94), 312 Navy Blue light (ΔE 7.31), and 3842 Wedgewood dark (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 930 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 930 good for?
DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 930.
What fabric color works best with DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark)?
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, 930 has a contrast ratio of about 9.8:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 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 930?
No. DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) 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 930?
Diamond Dotz D930 and Diamond Drills USA DMC930 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 930 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 930?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are PNK Kirov 2810 (92%), Gloriana Silk Floss 173 Pacific Blue Dark (88%), Needle Necessities C017 Grayed Navy (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.