DMC 826 Medium Blue
DMC 826 Medium Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6B9EBF and RGB 107, 158, 191. The closest substitute is DMC 334 Medium Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 826 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6B9EBF |
| RGB | 107, 158, 191 |
| HSL | 204°, 40%, 58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 334 Medium Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 33 Light Delft Blue | View color | Very close |
| 322 Very Dark Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 519 Sky Blue | View color | Close |
| 799 Medium Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 3839 Medium 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 826 in patterns
Medium 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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