DMC 35 Very Dark Delft Blue
DMC 35 Very Dark Delft Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#304A70 and RGB 48, 74, 112. The closest substitute is DMC 336 Navy Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 35 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Delft Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #304A70 |
| RGB | 48, 74, 112 |
| HSL | 216°, 40%, 31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 336 Navy Blue | View color | Close |
| 796 Dark Royal Blue | View color | Close |
| 32 Dark Blueberry | View color | Close |
| 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 34 Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 820 Very Dark Royal 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 35 in patterns
Very 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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