DMC 159Blue Gray Light
DMC 159 — Blue Gray Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C7CAD7
- RGB
- 199, 202, 215
- Anchor
- 389
- DMC code
- 159
Nearest DMC colors to 159
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 159 is out of stock.
- DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 3.8
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 4.1
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 4.3
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 02
Tin
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 03
Tin Medium
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 3753
Antique Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 6.9
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 159?
- DMC 159 (Blue Gray Light) converts to Anchor 389. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 159?
- DMC 159 (Blue Gray Light) is #C7CAD7 in hex, or RGB 199, 202, 215. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 159?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 159 are Delft Blue Pale (DMC 800), Cornflower Blue Very Light (DMC 157), Antique Blue Very Light (DMC 3752), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 159 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.