DMC 168Pewter Very Light
DMC 168 — Pewter Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D1D1D1
- RGB
- 209, 209, 209
- Anchor
- 389
- DMC code
- 168
Nearest DMC colors to 168
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 168 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 209, 209, 209. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.