A very deep, cool-toned near-black blue with a dense, rich character. DMC #823 is the darkest shade in the navy blue family. It's so deeply saturated it reads as near-black in most lighting conditions, functioning as a strong anchor and shadow tone in dark blue and cool neutral palettes.
Product Details
- Color: Dark Navy Blue
- Thread type: 6-strand divisible cotton floss
- Skein length: 8.7 yards (8 meters)
- Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
- Colorfast: Fade- and bleed-resistant; safe for washing
Best Used For
- Deepest shadow and anchor tones in navy and dark blue gradient stacks
- Night sky, deep ocean, and dark water embroidery
- Nautical, maritime, and uniform-themed needlework requiring a deep, authoritative navy
- Contemporary minimalist designs using near-black cool neutrals
- Dark denim and indigo textile texture rendering