DMC 820 to Candamar: Thread Conversion

DMC 820 Very Dark Royal Blue embroidery floss

The closest Candamar equivalent to DMC 820 (Very Dark Royal Blue) is Candamar 6007.

Close Match

Hex #0E365C · blues family

DMC 820 #0E365C
92% match
Stored match for Candamar 6007 Candamar 6007 Candamar 6007 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Candamar used thread number 6007 as their equivalent to DMC 820 Very Dark Royal Blue. Candamar Designs was a counted cross-stitch kit company that is no longer in production, which means finding original Candamar thread is essentially impossible today — the brand simply doesn't exist on store shelves. If you've picked up a vintage Candamar kit at an estate sale, a thrift shop, or from a relative's old craft stash, DMC 820 Very Dark Royal Blue is the go-to replacement for any missing or depleted Candamar 6007 thread. The conversion is reliable and you'll get a faithful result. This is one of those situations where having a solid DMC conversion chart makes all the difference when breathing new life into a classic kit.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This Candamar page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 820, the stored Candamar equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Kit-thread conversion chart mapping. Use it to replace missing kit floss or rebuild a palette, then compare against the real kit thread before stitching a visible area.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 820 to Candamar 6007

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 820 is unavailable and Candamar 6007 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a Candamar substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this Candamar candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 820 and Candamar 6007 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 820 and Candamar 6007: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 820 to Candamar FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Candamar equivalent of DMC 820?+

The closest Candamar equivalent to DMC 820 (Very Dark Royal Blue) is Candamar 6007. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 820 to Candamar conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 820 (Very Dark Royal Blue) to Candamar 6007 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 820 and Candamar 6007 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 820 and Candamar 6007 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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