Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 978Sea Blue Medium Darkvery close · ΔE 3.2
- Anchor 1066Teal Mediumvery close · ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 1034Antique Blue Mediumclose · ΔE 5.8
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 803 · Dark blue
DMC 803 is “Dark blue”, a blue shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #2C597C. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 978 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 1006 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45494 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 803
- Name
- Dark blue
- Color family
- Blue
- Screen color
- #2C597C (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1010Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 3.6
- Madeira 0912Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
- Madeira 0913Very dark blueclose · ΔE 6.6
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45055Very Dark Baby Bluevery close · ΔE 4.6
- Sullivans 45273Dark Antique Blueclose · ΔE 5.2
- Sullivans 45225Very Dark Blueclose · ΔE 6.0
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
Official match
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 3118Dark bluevery close · ΔE 4.6
- Gamma 0971Dark blueclose · ΔE 5.2
- Gamma 0003Dark blueclose · ΔE 6.0
PNK Kirov
Official match
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 6910Dark blueclose · ΔE 5.2
- PNK Kirov 7114Dark blueclose · ΔE 5.2
- PNK Kirov 2612Dark blueclose · ΔE 6.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S966Deep Wedgwoodvery close · ΔE 4.6
- Splendor S916Dark Antique Blueclose · ΔE 5.2
- Splendor S1143Very Dark Wedgewoodclose · ΔE 6.0
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M908Delft Blueclose · ΔE 6.6
- Mandarin Floss M825Medium Navyclose · ΔE 6.8
- Mandarin Floss M896Sapphireapproximate · ΔE 11.5
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 803?
DMC 803 is Dark blue, about #2C597C on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 803 in other brands?
Anchor 978 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1006 (published match, close); Sullivans 45494 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 803
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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