DMC 823
DMC 823 Navy Blue Dark
DMC 823 is “Navy Blue Dark”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 823
- Catalog name
- Navy Blue Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#213063- 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-2144 Duracoat Opaque Dyed
#262858
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 823?
DMC 823 is the floss DMC calls “Navy Blue Dark”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #213063.
What can I use instead of DMC 823?
The closest shades to DMC 823 in the same family are DMC 939, DMC 336, DMC 820. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 823 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.