DMC 927 Light Gray Green
DMC 927 Light Gray Green is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BDCBCB and RGB 189, 203, 203. The closest substitute is DMC 168 Very Light Pewter.
Color values
| DMC code | 927 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Gray Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BDCBCB |
| RGB | 189, 203, 203 |
| HSL | 180°, 12%, 77% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 168 Very Light Pewter | View color | Close |
| 3752 Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Close |
| 415 Pearl Gray | View color | Close |
| 159 Light Gray Blue | View color | Close |
| 453 Light Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 02 Tin | 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 927 in patterns
Light Gray Green 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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