DMC 169
DMC 169 Pewter Light
DMC 169 is “Pewter Light”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 169
- Catalog name
- Pewter Light
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#848484- 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-1817 Silk Color Lined
#878586
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 169?
DMC 169 is the floss DMC calls “Pewter Light”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #848484.
What can I use instead of DMC 169?
The closest shades to DMC 169 in the same family are DMC 414, DMC 646, DMC 317. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 169 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.