DMC 806
DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark
DMC 806 is “Peacock Blue Dark”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 806
- Catalog name
- Peacock Blue Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#3D95A5- 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-2382 Color Lined "Fancy"
#3197B0
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 806?
DMC 806 is the floss DMC calls “Peacock Blue Dark”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #3D95A5.
What can I use instead of DMC 806?
The closest shades to DMC 806 in the same family are DMC 3810, DMC 518, DMC 995. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 806 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.