DMC 824 Very Dark Blue
DMC 824 Very Dark Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#396987 and RGB 57, 105, 135. The closest substitute is DMC 312 Very Dark Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 824 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #396987 |
| RGB | 57, 105, 135 |
| HSL | 203°, 41%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 312 Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 798 Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 3842 Dark Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 517 Dark Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 803 Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 930 Dark 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 824 in patterns
Very Dark 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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