DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light
DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light is a true white with the screen hex #dbecf5. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 7.1 (similar).
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DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light
#dbecf5 · RGB 219, 236, 245
Closest to DMC 162 in other brands
- Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler White ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 01 White ΔE 3.8 close
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.7 similar
DMC 162 color values
| Code | 162 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dbecf5 |
| RGB | 219, 236, 245 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.4, a* -3.9, b* -6.3 |
| HSL | 201°, 57 %, 91 % |
| Color family | White, 11 of 11 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.4) |
| DMC color card | row 06-11 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light, ΔE 3.7 |
DMC 162 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 162: the best is Anchor 1037 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2402 | Off White | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 01 | White | 3.8 | close |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | SE1 | Moon | 6.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 13.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 162
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 162, led by DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light at ΔE 1.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | #d9ebf1 | 1.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 3.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbe2e9 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 3756 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | #eefcfc | 5.3 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 928 | Gray Green Very Light | #dde3e3 | 5.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 747 | Peacock Blue Very Light | #e5fcfd | 5.7 | a little lighter |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 6.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 3072 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #e6e8e8 | 6.4 | more muted |
Shading DMC 162: lighter and darker white steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC white family, L* from 100 to 92.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 162
One strand each of DMC 828 and DMC 27 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 775, ΔE 1.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 162 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 27 White Violet | #dcebf3 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 3756 Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | #deeef5 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light + 1 × DMC 27 White Violet | #d8e9f0 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 162
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dbecf5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 162
Substituting DMC 162 takes care: Anchor 1037 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 1001 is darker (ΔE 7.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 162 is number 11 of 11 in the DMC white family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 747 Peacock Blue Very Light is the next one up. Keep it labelled next to DMC 775, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 162 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 5.8), Hama 01 White (ΔE 3.8) and Artkal S S01 White (ΔE 5.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 162?
Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 128 (ΔE 3.9) and Anchor 1031 (ΔE 3.9).
What color is DMC 162?
DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light is a true white in the white family: hex #dbecf5, RGB 219, 236, 245, L* 92.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 162?
Inside DMC, DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 1.6). From other brands, Anchor 1037 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 1001 (ΔE 7.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 828 and DMC 27 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 162 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 01 White (ΔE 3.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 162?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 7.1 (similar), then Madeira 2402 at ΔE 7.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 1.6
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 3.6
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 6.0
DMC 162 in other brands
- Anchor 1037 Sea Blue Very Light ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 7.1
- Perler White ΔE 5.8
- Hama 01 White ΔE 3.8
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.7