What color is DMC 778?

DMC 778 is Very Light Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DFB3BB (RGB 223, 179, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 778?

Anchor 968 is the closest published match for DMC 778. 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 778?

DMC 778 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades. The next darker one is DMC 3727 Light Antique Mauve.

Can I get DMC 778 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 778 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 778 Very Light Antique Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 778.

Code778

NameVery Light Antique Mauve

Hex#DFB3BB

RGB223, 179, 187

HSL349°, 41%, 79%

CIELAB77.0, 17.1, 2.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 778 is Anchor 968. 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 Antique Mauve shades

All 6 DMC Antique Mauve 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 778 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 778

Color-wheel combinations that start from 778, 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.

778Very Light Antique MauveThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

605Very Light Cranberry
778Very Light Antique MauveThis color
06Medium Light Driftwood

Triadic

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

778Very Light Antique MauveThis color
955Light Nile Green
341Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

778Very Light Antique MauveThis color
3813Light Blue Green
3325Light Baby Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 778?: DMC 778 is Very Light Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DFB3BB (RGB 223, 179, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 778?: Anchor 968 is the closest published match for DMC 778. 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 778?: DMC 778 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades. The next darker one is DMC 3727 Light Antique Mauve.
Can I get DMC 778 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 778 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 778

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