DMC 798
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark
DMC 798 is “Delft Blue Dark”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 798
- Catalog name
- Delft Blue Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#466A8E- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-920 Color Lined
#386EA3
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 798?
DMC 798 is the floss DMC calls “Delft Blue Dark”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #466A8E.
What can I use instead of DMC 798?
The closest shades to DMC 798 in the same family are DMC 312, DMC 824, DMC 3838. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 798 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.