DMC Mouliné Spécial

928 — Grey Green very light

Light Grays family

DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) is a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex code #ABB5B1 and RGB values 171, 181, 177. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#ABB5B1
RGB
171, 181, 177
HSL
156°, 6%, 69%
Lab
72.8, -4.2, 0.8
Lightness
69%
Light
Saturation
6%
Neutral
Hue
156°
Family
Light Grays

Brand Equivalents for DMC 928

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

DMC 928 Grey Green very light

Madeira

Grey Green Ultra Very Light 1805 89% Good
Beaver Grey Very Light 1814 67% Approx
Blue Grey Very Light 1709 65% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 0908 56% Fair
Grey Green Very Light 1511 54% Fair

J&P Coates

Pewter Medium 8900 73% Approx
Grey Medium Light 8511 68% Approx
Tawny Medium 5393 67% Approx
Tawny Medium 5832 67% Approx
Antique Blue Very Light 7876 64% Fair

Sullivans

Pewter Very Light 45483 77% Approx
Grey Green Light 45271 67% Approx
Grey Green Very Light 45272 66% Approx
Blue Green Light 45410 63% Fair
Pearl Grey 45091 62% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 980 980 72% Approx
Cosmo 890 890 64% Fair
Cosmo 2151 2151 63% Fair
Cosmo 712 712 57% Fair
Cosmo 2017 2017 57% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Petite Maison Petite Maison 75% Approx
Blue Beadboard Blue Beadboard 74% Approx
Tabby Tabby 70% Approx
Tropical Paradise Tropical Paradise 62% Fair
Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 61% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Blue Heron 1155 84% Good
King Mackerel 1152 72% Approx
Hydrangea (obsolete) 1161 58% Fair
Galvanized 1153 58% Fair
Arrowhead 1105 54% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Bluebell 0290 63% Fair
Cottage Blue 0291 59% Fair
Oatmeal 1140 54% Fair
Slate 1010 49% Fair
Celery 0170 46% Fair

Valdani

Pewter very light 253 77% Approx
Beaver Grey very light O545 72% Approx
Pearl Grey 118 54% Fair
Brown Grey very light P4 52% Fair
Beaver Grey light 178 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Petite Maison 127 82% Good
Snips and Snails 087 73% Approx
Baby Blanket 093 67% Approx
Frosted Sage 068 49% Fair
Snowball 186 45% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 928

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 928

DMC threads that pair well with 928, 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 928 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.

About DMC 928

DMC 928 is the floss known as Grey Green very light: a subdued, medium-light member of the light grays family. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in mouse designs and concrete textures alike. Pull this thread for dusty surface highlights or pewter motifs when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 928 look like?

DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #ABB5B1 and RGB 171, 181, 177. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 928?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) is Anchor 274 (Grey Blue Very Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light, 74%) and Anchor 848 (Grey Blue Light, 72%).

What DMC colors are similar to 928?

The closest DMC threads to 928 are 168 Pewter very light (ΔE 4.62), 3072 Beaver Grey very light (ΔE 5.62), and 02 Tin (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 928 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 928?

Reach for DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) when your project calls for stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 928.