DMC 322 Very Dark Baby Blue
DMC 322 Very Dark Baby Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#5A8FB8 and RGB 90, 143, 184. The closest substitute is DMC 825 Dark Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 322 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Baby Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #5A8FB8 |
| RGB | 90, 143, 184 |
| HSL | 206°, 40%, 54% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 825 Dark Blue | View color | Close |
| 826 Medium Blue | View color | Close |
| 799 Medium Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 334 Medium Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 33 Light Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 3760 Medium Wedgwood | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 322 in patterns
Very Dark Baby Blue sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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