160 — Grey Blue medium
Blues family
DMC 160 — Grey Blue medium — has hex #66759C and RGB 102, 117, 156. This medium, muted blue thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 160
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 160
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 160
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 160
DMC threads that pair well with 160, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 160 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 160
Meet DMC 160, Grey Blue medium — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for skies and water. It pairs nicely in designs that call for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 160 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 160 is Grey Blue medium — a medium blue thread (hex #66759C, RGB 102, 117, 156). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 160?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) is Anchor 121 (Blue Purple Light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 136 (Delft Medium, 74%) and Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 160?
The closest DMC threads to 160 are 3839 Lavender Blue medium (ΔE 4.76), 156 Blue Violet medium light (ΔE 5.11), and 793 Cornflower Blue medium (ΔE 6.67). These are useful substitutes when 160 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 160 good for?
DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 160.
What fabric color works best with DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 160 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.