DMC 775 Very Light Baby Blue
DMC 775 Very Light Baby Blue is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D9EBF1 and RGB 217, 235, 241. The closest substitute is DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 775 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Baby Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D9EBF1 |
| RGB | 217, 235, 241 |
| HSL | 195°, 46%, 90% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 162 Ultra Very Light Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Very close |
| 928 Very Light Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 828 Ultra Very Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 747 Very Light Sky 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 775 in patterns
Very Light Baby 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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