DMC 797 Royal Blue
DMC 797 Royal Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#13477D and RGB 19, 71, 125. The closest substitute is DMC 796 Dark Royal Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 797 |
|---|---|
| Name | Royal Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #13477D |
| RGB | 19, 71, 125 |
| HSL | 211°, 74%, 28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 796 Dark Royal Blue | View color | Close |
| 32 Dark Blueberry | View color | Close |
| 35 Very Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 823 Dark Navy Blue | View color | Close |
| 820 Very Dark Royal Blue | View color | Similar |
| 34 Dark Delft Blue | View color | Similar |
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 797 in patterns
Royal 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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