DMC 825 Dark Blue
DMC 825 Dark Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#4781A5 and RGB 71, 129, 165. The closest substitute is DMC 3760 Medium Wedgwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 825 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #4781A5 |
| RGB | 71, 129, 165 |
| HSL | 203°, 40%, 46% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3760 Medium Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 322 Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 517 Dark Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 31 Blueberry | View color | Close |
| 824 Very Dark Blue | View color | Close |
| 798 Dark Delft 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 825 in patterns
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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