DMC 927Gray Green Light
DMC 927 — Gray Green Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BDCBCB
- RGB
- 189, 203, 203
- HSL
- 180°, 12%, 77%
- Anchor
- 849
- DMC code
- 927
- Color family
- Greys
Nearest DMC colors to 927
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 927 is out of stock.
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 928
Gray Green Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 02
Tin
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 775
Baby Blue Very Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3753
Antique Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 3841
Baby Blue Pale
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 03
Tin Medium
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 827
Blue Very Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 828
Sky Blue Very Light
ΔE 8.6
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 927?
- DMC 927 is Gray Green Light, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BDCBCB — RGB 189, 203, 203 and HSL 180°, 12%, 77% — 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 Gray Green Light?
- Gray Green Light is DMC 927, and it converts to Anchor 849. 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 927?
- DMC 927 (Gray Green Light) converts to Anchor 849. 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 927?
- DMC 927 (Gray Green Light) is #BDCBCB in hex — that's RGB 189, 203, 203 or HSL 180°, 12%, 77%. 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 927?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 927 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Blue Very Light (DMC 3752) sits at 82% for highlights, and Tin Medium (DMC 03) at 73% 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 927?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 927 are Antique Blue Very Light (DMC 3752), Pewter Very Light (DMC 168), Gray Green Very Light (DMC 928), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 927 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.