DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue
DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#464563 and RGB 70, 69, 99. The closest substitute is DMC 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 791 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Cornflower Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #464563 |
| RGB | 70, 69, 99 |
| HSL | 242°, 18%, 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 158 Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 333 Very Dark Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 792 Dark Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 35 Very Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 3750 Very Dark Antique Blue | View color | Close |
| 336 Navy 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 791 in patterns
Very Dark Cornflower 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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