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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 928
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 928
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 928
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 928
DMC threads that pair well with 928, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 928 (Grey Green very light)?
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, 928 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.