DMC 799
DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium
DMC 799 is “Delft Blue Medium”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 799
- Catalog name
- Delft Blue Medium
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#748EB6- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 799?
DMC 799 is the floss DMC calls “Delft Blue Medium”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #748EB6.
What can I use instead of DMC 799?
The closest shades to DMC 799 in the same family are DMC 3839, DMC 931, DMC 322. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 799 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.