What color is DMC 161?

DMC 161 is Blue Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7880A4 (RGB 120, 128, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 161?

Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 161. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 161?

Among DMC's 3 Blue Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 159 Light Blue Gray and the next darker one is DMC 160 Medium Blue Gray.

Can I get DMC 161 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 161 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

161

DMC 161 Blue Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 161.

Code161

NameBlue Gray

Hex#7880A4

RGB120, 128, 164

HSL229°, 19%, 56%

CIELAB54.1, 5.4, -20.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 161 is Anchor 176. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Blue Gray shades

All 3 DMC Blue Gray shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 161 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 161

Color-wheel combinations that start from 161, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

161Blue GrayThis color
642Dark Beige Gray

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

161Blue GrayThis color
3861Light Cocoa
3053Green Gray

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 161?: DMC 161 is Blue Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7880A4 (RGB 120, 128, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 161?: Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 161. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 161?: Among DMC's 3 Blue Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 159 Light Blue Gray and the next darker one is DMC 160 Medium Blue Gray.
Can I get DMC 161 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 161 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 161

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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