DMC 168
DMC 168 Pewter Very Light
DMC 168 is “Pewter Very Light”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 168
- Catalog name
- Pewter Very Light
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#D1D1D1- 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-1671 Pearlized
#D2D1D2
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 168?
DMC 168 is the floss DMC calls “Pewter Very Light”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #D1D1D1.
What can I use instead of DMC 168?
The closest shades to DMC 168 in the same family are DMC 03, DMC 927, DMC 648. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 168 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.