DMC 762 — Pearl Gray Very Light

• DMC 3072

  Beaver Gray Very Light

  ΔE 1.4

• DMC 3024

  Brown Gray Very Light

  ΔE 1.6

• DMC 01

  White Tin

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC White

  White

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 928

  Gray Green Very Light

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3865

  Winter White

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 3866

  Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC B5200

  Snow White

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 02

  Tin

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3753

  Antique Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 27

  White Violet

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 415

  Pearl Gray

  ΔE 5.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 762?

DMC 762 is Pearl Gray Very Light, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #ECECEC — RGB 236, 236, 236 and HSL 0°, 0%, 93% — 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 Pearl Gray Very Light?

Pearl Gray Very Light is DMC 762, and it converts to Anchor 234. 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 762?

DMC 762 (Pearl Gray Very Light) converts to Anchor 234. 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 762?

DMC 762 (Pearl Gray Very Light) is #ECECEC in hex — that's RGB 236, 236, 236 or HSL 0°, 0%, 93%. 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 762?

To build dimension, flank DMC 762 (93% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White (DMC White) sits at 98% for highlights, and White Tin (DMC 01) 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 762?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 762 are Beaver Gray Very Light (DMC 3072), Brown Gray Very Light (DMC 3024), White Tin (DMC 01), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 762 is out of stock.