DMC 166
DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light
DMC 166 is “Moss Green Medium Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 166
- Catalog name
- Moss Green Medium Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#C0C840- 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-1888 Transparent Luster
#BECC60
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 166?
DMC 166 is the floss DMC calls “Moss Green Medium Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #C0C840.
What can I use instead of DMC 166?
The closest shades to DMC 166 in the same family are DMC 16, DMC 18, DMC 733. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 166 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.