DMC 778 Antique Mauve - Very Light

778
DMC number
778
Name
Antique Mauve - Very Light
Hex
#DFB3BB
RGB
223, 179, 187
CIELAB
L 77 · a 17 · b 2
Family
Reds & pinks

DMC 778 is a six-strand cotton embroidery floss in the reds & pinks range. Stitched on white Aida it is subtle — outline it or use it for highlights. It shows up well on darker fabric. Screen colours are approximate; compare with a real skein before buying for a large area.

Other shades of Antique Mauve

Light to dark. Shades from one family blend smoothly when you shade an area.

  • 3727Antique Mauve - Light
  • 316Antique Mauve - Medium
  • 3726Antique Mauve - Dark
  • 315Antique Mauve - Medium Dark
  • 3802Antique Mauve - Very Dark

Closest DMC colours to 778

Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference; under 2.5 is hard to tell apart.

  • 3727Antique Mauve - Light · ΔE 2.7
  • 3354Dusty Rose - Light · ΔE 4.9
  • 3688Mauve - Medium · ΔE 5.0
  • 3689Mauve - Light · ΔE 5.7
  • 554Violet - Light · ΔE 5.7
  • 605Cranberry - Very Light · ΔE 6.2