DMC 414
DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark
DMC 414 is “Steel Gray Dark”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 414
- Catalog name
- Steel Gray Dark
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#8C8C8C- 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 414?
DMC 414 is the floss DMC calls “Steel Gray Dark”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #8C8C8C.
What can I use instead of DMC 414?
The closest shades to DMC 414 in the same family are DMC 169, DMC 646, DMC 318. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 414 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.