939 — Navy Blue very dark
Blues family#1B1B2C
Below: DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark), a dark, muted blue shade with hex #1B1B2C and RGB 27, 27, 44. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 939
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Elderberry Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 939
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 939 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 939
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 939
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 939 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 Navy Blue very dark turns up.
DMC 939 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 939.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D939, Diamond Drills USA DMC939. A kit legend or drill bag marked 939 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 939
DMC threads that pair well with 939, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC939 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 939
Meet DMC 939, Navy Blue very dark — a muted, dark thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. The dramatic and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 939 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 939 is Navy Blue very dark — a dark blue thread (hex #1B1B2C, RGB 27, 27, 44). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 939?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) is Anchor 127 (Navy Blue Very Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark, 84%) and Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark, 68%).
Which DMC threads are close to 939?
The closest DMC threads to 939 are 823 Navy Blue dark (ΔE 3.58), 336 Navy Blue (ΔE 8.93), and 311 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 9.53). These are useful substitutes when 939 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 939 good for?
DMC 939 (Navy Blue very 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 939.
Is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 939 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 939?
No. DMC 939 (Navy Blue very 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 939?
Diamond Dotz D939 and Diamond Drills USA DMC939 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 939 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 939?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery S881 Midnight Purple (94%), Eterna Silk 3010 Navy Dark (91%), Bernat Super Value 07711 Navy (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.