DMC 160Blue Gray Medium
DMC 160 — Blue Gray Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #999FB7
- RGB
- 153, 159, 183
- Anchor
- 175
- DMC code
- 160
Nearest DMC colors to 160
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 160 is out of stock.
- DMC 794
Cornflower Blue Light
ΔE 4.6
- DMC 156
Blue Violet Medium Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 809
Delft Blue
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 340
Blue Violet Medium
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 155
Blue Violet Medium Dark
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3839
Lavender Blue Medium
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 799
Delft Blue Medium
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 04
Tin Dark
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 10.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 160?
- DMC 160 (Blue Gray Medium) converts to Anchor 175. 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 160?
- DMC 160 (Blue Gray Medium) is #999FB7 in hex, or RGB 153, 159, 183. 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 160?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 160 are Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794), Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156), Delft Blue (DMC 809), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 160 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.