762 — Pearl Grey very light
Light Grays family
Need details on DMC 762? This light, subdued light gray shade (Pearl Grey very light) is hex #C4C5CE, RGB 196, 197, 206. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 762
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 762
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 762
DMC threads that pair well with 762, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
DMC 762 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About DMC 762
DMC 762 is the floss known as Pearl Grey very light: a subdued, light member of the light grays family. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for mouse designs and concrete textures. It blends comfortably into projects centered on dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 762 look like?
DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #C4C5CE and RGB 196, 197, 206. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 762?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) is Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 343 (Antique Blue Light, 84%) and Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light, 81%).
What DMC colors are similar to 762?
The closest DMC threads to 762 are 01 White Tin (ΔE 4.52), 27 White Violet (ΔE 5.13), and 25 Ultra Light Lavender (ΔE 5.37). These are useful substitutes when 762 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 762?
Reach for DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) when your project calls for stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 762.