DMC 159 — Blue Gray Light

• 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 color is DMC 159?

DMC 159 is Blue Gray Light, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C7CAD7 — RGB 199, 202, 215 and HSL 229°, 17%, 81% — and it falls in the greys range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Blue Gray Light?

Blue Gray Light is DMC 159, and it converts to Anchor 389. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

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 — that's RGB 199, 202, 215 or HSL 229°, 17%, 81%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 159?

To build dimension, flank DMC 159 (81% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Very Light (DMC 3747) sits at 88% for highlights, and Tin Medium (DMC 03) at 73% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

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.