DMC 16
DMC 16 Chartreuse Light
DMC 16 is “Chartreuse Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 16
- Catalog name
- Chartreuse Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#C9C258- 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 16?
DMC 16 is the floss DMC calls “Chartreuse Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #C9C258.
What can I use instead of DMC 16?
The closest shades to DMC 16 in the same family are DMC 733, DMC 166, DMC 18. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 16 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.