DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light
DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light is a light, soft pink with the screen hex #dfb3bb. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 49 China Rose Light, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 1.7, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light
#dfb3bb · RGB 223, 179, 187
Closest to DMC 778 in other brands
- Anchor 49 China Rose Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.9 similar
DMC 778 color values
| Code | 778 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dfb3bb |
| RGB | 223, 179, 187 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.0, a* 17.1, b* 2.0 |
| HSL | 349°, 41 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Pink, 21 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.0) |
| DMC color card | row 04-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 49 China Rose Light, ΔE 2.9 |
DMC 778 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 778: the best is Madeira 2712 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 49 | China Rose Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 968 | Wineberry Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 1.7 | very close |
| Madeira | 808 | Antique Mauve Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 2610 | Antique Plum Light | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 4.7 | close |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 5.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 13.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 778
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 778, led by DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light at ΔE 2.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | #dba9b2 | 2.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | #e4a6ac | 4.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3688 | Mauve Medium | #e7a9ac | 5.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3689 | Mauve Light | #fbbfc2 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 554 | Violet Light | #dbb3cb | 5.7 | slightly more saturated |
| 605 | Cranberry Very Light | #ffc0cd | 6.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3708 | Melon Light | #ffcbd5 | 6.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | #ebb7af | 6.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 778: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 72.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3708 | Melon Light | 86.4 |
| 3 lighter | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 83.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3689 | Mauve Light | 82.7 |
| 1 lighter | 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | 78.8 |
| this color | 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | 77.0 |
| 1 darker | 3688 | Mauve Medium | 75.0 |
| 2 darker | 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | 74.0 |
| 3 darker | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 74.0 |
| 4 darker | 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | 72.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 778
One strand each of DMC 554 and DMC 224 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3727, ΔE 2.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 778 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light + 1 × DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light | #e3b5be | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light + 1 × DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light | #dfb6c0 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 3689 Mauve Light + 1 × DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light | #dcafb5 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 778
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dfb3bb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 11.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | 4.6:1 |
How to use DMC 778
Anchor 49 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 778. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 778 is number 21 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light and down to DMC 3688 Mauve Medium. Keep it labelled next to DMC 3727, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 778 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 4.7), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink (ΔE 3.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 778?
Anchor 49 China Rose Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 968 (ΔE 5.2) and Anchor 48 (ΔE 5.2).
What color is DMC 778?
DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #dfb3bb, RGB 223, 179, 187, L* 77.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 778?
Inside DMC, DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light is nearest (ΔE 2.7). From other brands, Anchor 49 (ΔE 2.9) or Madeira 2712 (ΔE 1.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 554 and DMC 224 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 778 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 778?
Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light at ΔE 1.7 (very close), then Madeira 808 at ΔE 2.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- 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 778 in other brands
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 1.7
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 4.7
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 6.9