DMC E168 Light Effects Precious Metal Silver
DMC E168 Light Effects Precious Metal Silver is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#C0C0C0 and RGB 192, 192, 192. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E168 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Effects Precious Metal Silver |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #C0C0C0 |
| RGB | 192, 192, 192 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 927 Light Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 02 Tin | View color | Close |
| 168 Very Light Pewter | View color | Close |
| 648 Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 453 Light Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 415 Pearl Gray | 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.
Stitching with DMC Light Effects
Light Effects Precious Metal Silver is a metallic Light Effects thread. The finish matters more than the hue: it catches light in a way matte cotton cannot, so use it for sparkle accents, stars, ornaments, and lettering highlights rather than large filled areas. Metallic thread frays faster, so stitch with shorter lengths and a slightly larger needle.
The nearest Stranded Cotton colors below match on screen color only; none of them will replicate the metallic sheen.
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