161 DMC color
Blue Gray. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 161
- Name
- Blue Gray
- Hex
- #7880A4
- RGB (0-255)
- 120, 128, 164
- CIELAB (D65)
- 54.14, 5.41, -20.13
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 161
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 793 Cornflower Blue Medium | #707DA2 | 2.32 |
| 30 Blueberry Medium Light | #7D77A5 | 5.48 |
| 3839 Lavender Blue Medium | #7B8EAB | 6.77 |
| 799 Delft Blue Medium | #748EB6 | 7.30 |
| 28 Eggplant Medium Light | #9086A9 | 7.48 |
Free patterns to try with 161
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Blue Gray, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 161. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Blue Gray in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.