DMC 168 Pewter Very Light
DMC 168 Pewter Very Light is a light gray with the screen hex #d1d1d1. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light (ΔE 3.6, close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 168 Pewter Very Light
#d1d1d1 · RGB 209, 209, 209
Closest to DMC 168 in other brands
- Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 6.0 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 3.2 close
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 4.0 close
DMC 168 color values
| Code | 168 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pewter Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d1d1d1 |
| RGB | 209, 209, 209 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.8, a* -0.0, b* 0.0 |
| HSL | 0°, 0 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Gray, 10 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.8) |
| DMC color card | row 19-11 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light, ΔE 2.5 |
DMC 168 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 168: the best is Anchor 234 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 6.0 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 3.2 | close |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 3.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 4.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 7.7 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 168
2 other DMC colors within ΔE 3 of DMC 168, led by DMC 02 Tin at ΔE 1.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Tin | #d7d7d8 | 1.5 | a little lighter |
| 415 | Pearl Gray | #d3d3d6 | 1.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 453 | Shell Gray Light | #d7cecb | 4.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 01 | White Tin | #e3e3e6 | 4.5 | lighter |
| 928 | Gray Green Very Light | #dde3e3 | 4.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3072 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #e6e8e8 | 5.2 | lighter |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbe2e9 | 5.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 5.7 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 168: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 92 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3072 | Beaver Gray Very Light | 91.8 |
| 3 lighter | 01 | White Tin | 90.3 |
| 2 lighter | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 89.8 |
| 1 lighter | 02 | Tin | 86.0 |
| this color | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 83.8 |
| 1 darker | 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | 82.8 |
| 2 darker | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 81.5 |
| 3 darker | 927 | Gray Green Light | 80.7 |
| 4 darker | 03 | Tin Medium | 74.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 168
One strand each of DMC 644 and DMC 159 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 02, ΔE 1.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 168 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium + 1 × DMC 159 Blue Gray Light | #d2d1d1 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 762 Pearl Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 04 Tin Dark | #d0d0d1 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3072 Beaver Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 03 Tin Medium | #d1d2d3 | 0.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 168
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d1d1d1; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 168
Anchor 234 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 168. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 168 is number 10 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 02 Tin and down to DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 02 and DMC 415, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
DMC 168 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 6.0), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 3.2) and Artkal S S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 3.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 168?
Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 168 Pewter Very Light (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 847 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 274 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is DMC 168?
DMC 168 Pewter Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #d1d1d1, RGB 209, 209, 209, L* 83.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 168?
Inside DMC, DMC 02 Tin is nearest (ΔE 1.5). From other brands, Anchor 234 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1804 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 644 and DMC 159 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 168 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 3.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 168?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1805 at ΔE 3.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
DMC 168 in other brands
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 3.6
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 6.0
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 3.2
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 4.0