DMC 827 Very Light Blue
DMC 827 Very Light Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BDDDED and RGB 189, 221, 237. The closest substitute is DMC 3325 Light Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 827 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BDDDED |
| RGB | 189, 221, 237 |
| HSL | 200°, 57%, 84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3325 Light Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3761 Light Sky Blue | View color | Close |
| 828 Ultra Very Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 3811 Very Light Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 800 Pale 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 827 in patterns
Very Light 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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