DMC 160
DMC 160 Blue Gray Medium
DMC 160 is “Blue Gray Medium”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 160
- Catalog name
- Blue Gray Medium
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#999FB7- 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 160?
DMC 160 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Gray Medium”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #999FB7.
What can I use instead of DMC 160?
The closest shades to DMC 160 in the same family are DMC 794, DMC 156, DMC 809. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 160 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.