DMC 928 Very Light Gray Green
DMC 928 Very Light Gray Green is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DDE3E3 and RGB 221, 227, 227. The closest substitute is DMC 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 928 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Gray Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DDE3E3 |
| RGB | 221, 227, 227 |
| HSL | 180°, 10%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3024 Very Light Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 762 Very Light Pearl Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 01 White Tin | View color | Close |
| 775 Very Light Baby 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 928 in patterns
Very 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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