Snowflake Garland
Includes DMC 798 in its default stitch grid.
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Delft Blue Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 798
- Name
- Delft Blue Dark
- Hex
- #466A8E
- RGB (0-255)
- 70, 106, 142
- CIELAB (D65)
- 43.60, -2.21, -23.73
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 798
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668B | 3.19 |
| 824 Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 4.32 |
| 3838 Lavender Blue Dark | #5C7294 | 5.29 |
| 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2C597C | 6.64 |
| 930 Antique Blue Dark | #455C71 | 6.72 |
Free patterns using DMC 798
Blue Tit in Blossom
Includes DMC 798 in its default stitch grid.
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Bluebird and Berries
Includes DMC 798 in its default stitch grid.
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Wavy Rainbow Heart
Includes DMC 798 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Delft Blue Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.