DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue
DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DBECF5 and RGB 219, 236, 245. The closest substitute is DMC 775 Very Light Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 162 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DBECF5 |
| RGB | 219, 236, 245 |
| HSL | 201°, 57%, 91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 775 Very Light Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 928 Very Light Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 747 Very Light Sky Blue | View color | Close |
| 828 Ultra Very Light 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 162 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Blue sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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