DMC 159
DMC 159 Blue Gray Light
DMC 159 is “Blue Gray Light”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 159
- Catalog name
- Blue Gray Light
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#C7CAD7- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 159?
DMC 159 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Gray Light”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #C7CAD7.
What can I use instead of DMC 159?
The closest shades to DMC 159 in the same family are DMC 800, DMC 157, DMC 3752. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 159 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.