162 — Blue ultra very light
Blues family
Below: DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light), a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #A2C1D0 and RGB 162, 193, 208. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 162
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 162
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 162
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale) is so near (ΔE 2.05), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 162
DMC threads that pair well with 162, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 162 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 162
DMC 162 is the floss known as Blue ultra very light: a moderately saturated, light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for nautical themes and winter scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 162 look like?
DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #A2C1D0 and RGB 162, 193, 208. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 162?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light) is Anchor 160 (Baby Blue) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1096 (Blue Grey Light, 77%) and Anchor 1032 (Antique Blue Very Light, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 162?
The closest DMC threads to 162 are 3841 Baby Blue pale (ΔE 2.05), 828 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 3.09), and 775 Baby Blue very light (ΔE 3.92). These are useful substitutes when 162 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 162?
Reach for DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 162.
What fabric color works best with DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 162 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.