Robin on a Spade
Includes DMC 169 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor169 DMC color
Pewter Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 169
- Name
- Pewter Light
- Hex
- #848484
- RGB (0-255)
- 132, 132, 132
- CIELAB (D65)
- 55.15, -0.00, 0.00
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 169
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 414 Steel Gray Dark | #8C8C8C | 2.86 |
| 646 Beaver Gray Dark | #877D73 | 6.70 |
| 317 Pewter Gray | #6C6C6C | 9.51 |
| 07 Driftwood | #8F7B6E | 10.22 |
| 451 Shell Gray Dark | #917B73 | 10.23 |
Free patterns using DMC 169
Choosing Pewter Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.