DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue
DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C0CCDE and RGB 192, 204, 222. The closest substitute is DMC 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 800 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pale Delft Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C0CCDE |
| RGB | 192, 204, 222 |
| HSL | 216°, 31%, 81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Very close |
| 159 Light Gray Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3752 Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3325 Light Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3747 Very Light Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 3840 Light Lavender 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 800 in patterns
Pale 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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