DMC 160 — Blue Gray Medium

• 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 color is DMC 160?

DMC 160 is Blue Gray Medium, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #999FB7 — RGB 153, 159, 183 and HSL 228°, 17%, 66% — and it falls in the purples & violets range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Blue Gray Medium?

Blue Gray Medium is DMC 160, and it converts to Anchor 175. 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 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 — that's RGB 153, 159, 183 or HSL 228°, 17%, 66%. 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 160?

To build dimension, flank DMC 160 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156) sits at 73% for highlights, and Blue Violet Medium Dark (DMC 155) at 64% 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 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.