DMC 161 Gray Blue
DMC 161 Gray Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#7880A4 and RGB 120, 128, 164. The closest substitute is DMC 793 Medium Cornflower Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 161 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #7880A4 |
| RGB | 120, 128, 164 |
| HSL | 229°, 19%, 56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 793 Medium Cornflower Blue | View color | Very close |
| 799 Medium Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 3839 Medium Lavender Blue | View color | Close |
| 3838 Dark Lavender Blue | View color | Close |
| 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 931 Medium Antique Blue | 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 161 in patterns
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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