Kina

Greenish-grey tones, similar to those found on the native spiny shallfish of the same name. 

DMC approximation between 926 and 927 but bluer on linen, and between 927 and 928 on eveweave but with a grey cast. 

This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results.