DMC 809 Delft Blue
DMC 809 Delft Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#94A8C6 and RGB 148, 168, 198. The closest substitute is DMC 156 Medium Light Blue Violet.
Color values
| DMC code | 809 |
|---|---|
| Name | Delft Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #94A8C6 |
| RGB | 148, 168, 198 |
| HSL | 216°, 30%, 68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 156 Medium Light Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 160 Medium Gray Blue | View color | Close |
| 3755 Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 794 Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 33 Light Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 932 Light Antique 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 809 in patterns
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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