DMC 927 Gray Green Light
DMC 927 Gray Green Light is a light gray with the screen hex #bdcbcb. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close).
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DMC 927 Gray Green Light
#bdcbcb · RGB 189, 203, 203
Closest to DMC 927 in other brands
- Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 6.1 similar
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 5.2 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.8 loose
DMC 927 color values
| Code | 927 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #bdcbcb |
| RGB | 189, 203, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.7, a* -4.7, b* -1.6 |
| HSL | 180°, 12 %, 77 % |
| Color family | Gray, 15 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.7) |
| DMC color card | row 08-21 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light, ΔE 3.9 |
DMC 927 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 927: the best is Madeira 1001 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 848 | Blue Mist | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 975 | Sea Blue Light | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 8.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 5.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 10.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 11.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 927
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 927; the nearest, DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 6.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 6.1 | a little lighter |
| 168 | Pewter Very Light | #d1d1d1 | 6.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 928 | Gray Green Very Light | #dde3e3 | 6.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 02 | Tin | #d7d7d8 | 7.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 415 | Pearl Gray | #d3d3d6 | 7.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | #d9ebf1 | 7.8 | lighter |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbe2e9 | 7.9 | lighter |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 927: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 90 to 69.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 89.8 |
| 3 lighter | 02 | Tin | 86.0 |
| 2 lighter | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 83.8 |
| 1 lighter | 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | 83.4 |
| this color | 927 | Gray Green Light | 80.7 |
| 1 darker | 03 | Tin Medium | 74.9 |
| 2 darker | 04 | Tin Dark | 71.2 |
| 3 darker | 318 | Steel Gray Light | 70.0 |
| 4 darker | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 69.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 927
One strand each of DMC 928 and DMC 926 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3752, ΔE 6.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 927 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 926 Gray Green Medium | #bfcbcb | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 926 Gray Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3072 Beaver Gray Very Light | #c4cece | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 318 Steel Gray Light | #b9cccf | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 927
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bdcbcb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 6.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 12.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use DMC 927
Substituting DMC 927 takes care: Anchor 274 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1001 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 927 is number 15 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light and down to DMC 03 Tin Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 927 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 4.9), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 6.1) and Artkal S S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 5.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 927?
Anchor 274 Blue Mist Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 927 Gray Green Light (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 848 (ΔE 4.3) and Anchor 975 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is DMC 927?
DMC 927 Gray Green Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #bdcbcb, RGB 189, 203, 203, L* 80.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 927?
Inside DMC, DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 6.1). From other brands, Anchor 274 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1001 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 928 and DMC 926 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 927 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 6.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 927?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1101 at ΔE 4.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.1
- DMC 168 Pewter Very Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 7.9
DMC 927 in other brands
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 3.6
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 4.9
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 6.1
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 5.2
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.8