DMC E168P Light Effects Pearlescent Silver
DMC E168P Light Effects Pearlescent Silver is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#D8D8D8 and RGB 216, 216, 216. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E168P |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Effects Pearlescent Silver |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #D8D8D8 |
| RGB | 216, 216, 216 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Pearl Gray | View color | Very close |
| 168 Very Light Pewter | View color | Very close |
| 928 Very Light Gray Green | View color | Very close |
| 453 Light Shell Gray | View color | Very close |
| 01 White Tin | View color | Very close |
| 3072 Very Light Beaver 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 Pearlescent 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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