DMC 168 — Pewter Very Light

• DMC 02

  Tin

  ΔE 1.5

• DMC 415

  Pearl Gray

  ΔE 1.7

• DMC 453

  Shell Gray Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 01

  White Tin

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 928

  Gray Green Very Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3072

  Beaver Gray Very Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3753

  Antique Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3752

  Antique Blue Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3024

  Brown Gray Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 762

  Pearl Gray Very Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 644

  Beige Gray Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 159

  Blue Gray Light

  ΔE 6.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 168?

DMC 168 is Pewter Very Light, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D1D1D1 — RGB 209, 209, 209 and HSL 0°, 0%, 82% — 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 Pewter Very Light?

Pewter Very Light is DMC 168, 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 168?

DMC 168 (Pewter Very 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 168?

DMC 168 (Pewter Very Light) is #D1D1D1 in hex — that's RGB 209, 209, 209 or HSL 0°, 0%, 82%. These are 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 168?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 168 are Tin (DMC 02), Pearl Gray (DMC 415), Shell Gray Light (DMC 453), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 168 is out of stock.