DMC 169 — Pewter Light

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3768

  Gray Green Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 3022

  Brown Gray Medium

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 12.6

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.9

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 13.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 169?

DMC 169 is Pewter Light, a medium grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #848484 — RGB 132, 132, 132 and HSL 0°, 0%, 52% — and it falls in the greys range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Pewter Light?

Pewter Light is DMC 169, and it converts to Anchor 400. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 169?

DMC 169 (Pewter Light) converts to Anchor 400. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 169?

DMC 169 (Pewter Light) is #848484 in hex — that's RGB 132, 132, 132 or HSL 0°, 0%, 52%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 169?

To build dimension, flank DMC 169 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Steel Gray Dark (DMC 414) sits at 55% for highlights, and Pewter Gray (DMC 317) at 42% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 169?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 169 are Steel Gray Dark (DMC 414), Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646), Pewter Gray (DMC 317), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 169 is out of stock.