DMC 34 Dark Delft Blue
DMC 34 Dark Delft Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#3F5E86 and RGB 63, 94, 134. The closest substitute is DMC 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 34 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Delft Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #3F5E86 |
| RGB | 63, 94, 134 |
| HSL | 214°, 36%, 39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 798 Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 312 Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 32 Dark Blueberry | View color | Close |
| 35 Very Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 792 Dark Cornflower Blue | 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 34 in patterns
Dark Delft 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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