DMC 169Pewter Light
DMC 169 — Pewter Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #848484
- RGB
- 132, 132, 132
- Anchor
- 400
- DMC code
- 169
Nearest DMC colors to 169
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 169 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 132, 132, 132. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.