DMC 747 — Peacock Blue Very Light

• DMC 3756

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 775

  Baby Blue Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 162

  Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 828

  Sky Blue Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3811

  Turquoise Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 928

  Gray Green Very Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3072

  Beaver Gray Very Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3753

  Antique Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3841

  Baby Blue Pale

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC B5200

  Snow White

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 827

  Blue Very Light

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 762

  Pearl Gray Very Light

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 747?

DMC 747 is Peacock Blue Very Light, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E5FCFD — RGB 229, 252, 253 and HSL 183°, 86%, 95% — and it falls in the whites & creams range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Peacock Blue Very Light?

Peacock Blue Very Light is DMC 747, and it converts to Anchor 158. 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 747?

DMC 747 (Peacock Blue Very Light) converts to Anchor 158. 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 747?

DMC 747 (Peacock Blue Very Light) is #E5FCFD in hex — that's RGB 229, 252, 253 or HSL 183°, 86%, 95%. 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 747?

To build dimension, flank DMC 747 (95% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Snow White (DMC B5200) sits at 100% for highlights, and Baby Blue Very Light (DMC 775) at 90% 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 747?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 747 are Baby Blue Ultra Very Light (DMC 3756), Baby Blue Very Light (DMC 775), Blue Ultra Very Light (DMC 162), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 747 is out of stock.