415 — Pearl Grey
Blues family
Below: DMC 415 (Pearl Grey), a medium-light, subdued blue shade with hex #9FA6B1 and RGB 159, 166, 177. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 415
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 415
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 415
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 415
DMC threads that pair well with 415, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 415 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 415
DMC 415 (Pearl Grey) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The balanced and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 415 look like?
DMC 415 (Pearl Grey) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #9FA6B1 and RGB 159, 166, 177. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 415?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 415 (Pearl Grey) is Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1096 (Blue Grey Light, 71%) and Anchor 274 (Grey Blue Very Light, 71%).
What DMC colors are similar to 415?
The closest DMC threads to 415 are 168 Pewter very light (ΔE 5.19), 3752 Antique Blue very light (ΔE 5.7), and 02 Tin (ΔE 5.92). These are useful substitutes when 415 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 415?
Reach for DMC 415 (Pearl Grey) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 415.
What fabric color works best with DMC 415 (Pearl Grey)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 415 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.