DMC 159 Light Gray Blue
DMC 159 Light Gray Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C7CAD7 and RGB 199, 202, 215. The closest substitute is DMC 3752 Very Light Antique Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 159 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Gray Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C7CAD7 |
| RGB | 199, 202, 215 |
| HSL | 229°, 17%, 81% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3752 Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Very close |
| 800 Pale Delft Blue | View color | Very close |
| 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 3743 Very Light Antique Violet | View color | Close |
| 415 Pearl Gray | View color | Close |
| 3747 Very Light Blue Violet | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 159 in patterns
Light Gray Blue sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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