Poppy study
Includes DMC 778 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor778 DMC color
Antique Mauve Very Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 778
- Name
- Antique Mauve Very Light
- Hex
- #DFB3BB
- RGB (0-255)
- 223, 179, 187
- CIELAB (D65)
- 76.99, 17.14, 2.00
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 778
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3727 Antique Mauve Light | #DBA9B2 | 2.73 |
| 3354 Dusty Rose Light | #E4A6AC | 4.93 |
| 3688 Mauve Medium | #E7A9AC | 5.01 |
| 3689 Mauve Light | #FBBFC2 | 5.74 |
| 554 Violet Light | #DBB3CB | 5.75 |
Free patterns using DMC 778
Choosing Antique Mauve Very Light 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.