DMC 162
DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light
DMC 162 is “Blue Ultra Very Light”, a color from the white and cream family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 162
- Catalog name
- Blue Ultra Very Light
- Color family
- White and cream
- Approximate screen color
#DBECF5- 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.
- DB-83 Color Lined AB
#B8DBE6
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 162?
DMC 162 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Ultra Very Light”, from the white and cream family. Its approximate screen color is #DBECF5.
What can I use instead of DMC 162?
The closest shades to DMC 162 in the same family are DMC 3753, DMC 928, DMC 3072. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 162 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.