DMC 778Antique Mauve Very Light
DMC 778 — Antique Mauve Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #DFB3BB
- RGB
- 223, 179, 187
- HSL
- 349°, 41%, 79%
- Anchor
- 968
- DMC code
- 778
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 778
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 778 is out of stock.
- DMC 3727
Antique Mauve Light
ΔE 2.7
- DMC 3354
Dusty Rose Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3688
Mauve Medium
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 3689
Mauve Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 605
Cranberry Very Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 3708
Melon Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 224
Shell Pink Very Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 151
Dusty Rose Very Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3779
Rosewood Ultra Very Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 776
Pink Medium
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3716
Dusty Rose Medium Very Light
ΔE 7.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 778?
- DMC 778 is Antique Mauve Very Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DFB3BB — RGB 223, 179, 187 and HSL 349°, 41%, 79% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Antique Mauve Very Light?
- Antique Mauve Very Light is DMC 778, and it converts to Anchor 968. 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 778?
- DMC 778 (Antique Mauve Very Light) converts to Anchor 968. 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 778?
- DMC 778 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is #DFB3BB in hex — that's RGB 223, 179, 187 or HSL 349°, 41%, 79%. 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 778?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 778 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mauve Light (DMC 3689) sits at 87% for highlights, and Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727) at 76% 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 778?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 778 are Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727), Dusty Rose Light (DMC 3354), Mauve Medium (DMC 3688), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 778 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.