DMC 932 Light Antique Blue
DMC 932 Light Antique Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A2B5C6 and RGB 162, 181, 198. The closest substitute is DMC 813 Light Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 932 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Antique Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A2B5C6 |
| RGB | 162, 181, 198 |
| HSL | 208°, 24%, 71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 813 Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 3755 Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 3840 Light Lavender Blue | View color | Close |
| 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 809 Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 800 Pale Delft 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 932 in patterns
Light Antique Blue sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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