809 DMC color
Delft Blue. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 809
- Name
- Delft Blue
- Hex
- #94A8C6
- RGB (0-255)
- 148, 168, 198
- CIELAB (D65)
- 68.30, -0.24, -17.62
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 809
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 156 Blue Violet Medium Light | #A3AED1 | 4.80 |
| 794 Cornflower Blue Light | #8F9CC1 | 4.99 |
| 160 Blue Gray Medium | #999FB7 | 5.69 |
| 3755 Baby Blue | #93B4CE | 5.89 |
| 932 Antique Blue Light | #A2B5C6 | 6.20 |
Free patterns to try with 809
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Delft Blue, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 809. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Delft Blue 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.