DMC 747 Very Light Sky Blue
DMC 747 Very Light Sky Blue is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E5FCFD and RGB 229, 252, 253. The closest substitute is DMC 3756 Ultra Very Light Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 747 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Sky Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E5FCFD |
| RGB | 229, 252, 253 |
| HSL | 183°, 86%, 95% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3756 Ultra Very Light Baby Blue | View color | Very close |
| 775 Very Light Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 162 Ultra Very Light Blue | View color | Close |
| B5200 Snow White | View color | Close |
| White White | View color | Close |
| 762 Very Light Pearl Gray | 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 747 in patterns
Very Light Sky 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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