DMC Mouliné Spécial

939 — Navy Blue very dark

Blues family

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.

Hex
#1B1B2C
RGB
27, 27, 44
HSL
240°, 24%, 14%
Lab
10.5, 5.1, -11.4
Lightness
14%
Very dark
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
240°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 939

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

DMC 939 Navy Blue very dark

Madeira

Blue Violet Dark 2701 69% Approx
Cornflower Blue Very Dark 0904 65% Approx
Navy Blue Dark 1008 45% Fair
Navy Blue Medium Dark 1007 44% Fair
Navy Blue Very Dark 1009 44% Fair

J&P Coates

Black 8403 39% Fair
Ocean Blue Dark 7024 30% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7160 22% Fair
Delft Blue Very Dark 7982 22% Fair
Cobalt Blue Medium Dark 7143 18% Fair

Sullivans

Navy Blue Very Dark 45281 72% Approx
Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 64% Fair
Navy Blue Dark 45224 62% Fair
Navy Blue 45069 53% Fair
Navy Blue Medium 45054 49% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 669A 669A 94% Good
Cosmo 602 602 88% Good
Cosmo 169 169 77% Approx
Cosmo 603 603 76% Approx
Cosmo 601 601 63% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Smoke Smoke 75% Approx
Blacksmith Blue Blacksmith Blue 75% Approx
Auntie Dee Auntie Dee 72% Approx
Nighty Nite Nighty Nite 70% Approx
Wavy Navy Wavy Navy 60% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Pea Coat 2103 73% Approx
Mascara 3910 66% Approx
Kohl 3900 62% Fair
Merlin 1305 56% Fair
Navy 1306 53% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cast Iron Skillet 1060 45% Fair
Storm Clouds 0981 36% Fair
Witching Hour 0391 33% Fair
Lagoon 0980 15% Fair
Dragon Fruit 0895 7% Fair

Valdani

Navy Blue very dark 8112 100% Excellent
Navy Blue dark 1072 82% Good
Navy Blue medium O592 52% Fair
Pewter Grey very dark 8122 41% Fair
Antique Blue very dark 873 39% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 78% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 74% Approx
Black Coffee 004 53% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 40% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 28% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 939

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 939

DMC threads that pair well with 939, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

DMC 939 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 123 (Blue Purple Dark) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 941 (Cornflower Blue Medium, 63%) and Anchor 1035 (Antique Blue Very Dark, 57%).

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.