DMC 161 — Blue Gray

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 161?

DMC 161 is Blue Gray, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7880A4 — RGB 120, 128, 164 and HSL 229°, 19%, 56% — 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?

Blue Gray is DMC 161, and it converts to Anchor 176. 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 161?

DMC 161 (Blue Gray) converts to Anchor 176. 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 161?

DMC 161 (Blue Gray) is #7880A4 in hex — that's RGB 120, 128, 164 or HSL 229°, 19%, 56%. 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 161?

To build dimension, flank DMC 161 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839) sits at 58% for highlights, and Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838) at 47% 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 161?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 161 are Cornflower Blue Medium (DMC 793), Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30), Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 161 is out of stock.