DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#C4C5CE
RGB
196, 197, 206
HSL
234°, 9%, 79%
Lab
79.7, 1.4, -4.6
Lightness
79%
Light
Saturation
9%
Neutral
Hue
234°
Family
Light Grays

Brand Equivalents for DMC 762

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 762 Pearl Grey very light

Madeira

Pearl Grey Very Light 1804 73% Approx
Wedgewood Very Light 2504 63% Fair
Grey Green Ultra Very Light 1805 54% Fair
Shell Grey Light 1806 46% Fair
Steel Grey Very Light 1803 42% Fair

J&P Coates

Cobalt Blue Medium Light 7021 91% Good
Antique Blue Light 7050 83% Good
Pewter Light 8390 77% Approx
Grey Light 8397 67% Approx
Pewter Medium 8900 62% Fair

Sullivans

Pearl Grey 45091 74% Approx
Blue Violet Very Light 45374 71% Approx
Pewter Very Light 45483 67% Approx
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 57% Fair
Pearl Grey Very Light 45193 53% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 520 520 61% Fair
Cosmo 162A 162A 56% Fair
Cosmo 522 522 56% Fair
Cosmo 730 730 55% Fair
Cosmo 171A 171A 54% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Snowball Snowball 90% Good
Bamboo Bamboo 60% Fair
Blue Beadboard Blue Beadboard 57% Fair
Snips And Snails Snips And Snails 57% Fair
Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 56% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Santorini (obsolete) 2106 81% Good
Spring Bouquet (obso 4113 70% Approx
Snowflake 4125 69% Approx
Bashful 1083 57% Fair
Pewter 1176 53% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cotton Candy 0750 62% Fair
Oatmeal 1140 62% Fair
Bluebell 0290 59% Fair
Slate 1010 54% Fair
Porcelain 0740 42% Fair

Valdani

Pewter very light 253 64% Fair
Antique Blue ultra 117 60% Fair
Pearl Grey 118 54% Fair
Beaver Grey very light O545 54% Fair
Baby Blue very light O117 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Baby Blanket 093 72% Approx
Hydrangea 018 71% Approx
Cloud 010 70% Approx
Petite Maison 127 61% Fair
Snowball 186 58% Fair

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.