DMC 762 Very Light Pearl Gray
DMC 762 Very Light Pearl Gray is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#ECECEC and RGB 236, 236, 236. The closest substitute is DMC 3024 Very Light Brown Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 762 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Pearl Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #ECECEC |
| RGB | 236, 236, 236 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3024 Very Light Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 928 Very Light Gray Green | View color | Very close |
| 3865 Winter White | View color | Very close |
| 3866 Ultra Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| White White | 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 762 in patterns
Very Light Pearl Gray 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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