775 — Baby Blue very light
Blues family
Below: DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light), a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #B4CFDB and RGB 180, 207, 219. 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 775
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 775
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 775
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 775
DMC threads that pair well with 775, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 775 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 775
DMC 775 is the floss known as Baby Blue 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 whale designs and sapphire accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 775 look like?
DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #B4CFDB and RGB 180, 207, 219. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 775?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) is Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1032 (Antique Blue Very Light, 79%) and Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light, 73%).
What DMC colors are similar to 775?
The closest DMC threads to 775 are 828 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 3.21), 162 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 3.92), and 3753 Antique Blue ultra very light (ΔE 4.06). These are useful substitutes when 775 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 775?
Reach for DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 775.
What fabric color works best with DMC 775 (Baby Blue 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, 775 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.