DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light
DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light (#b9b982) is a light, soft beige. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 842 Fern Green Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close).
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DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light
#b9b982 · RGB 185, 185, 130
Closest to DMC 3013 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Mocha ΔE 9.0 similar
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 9.1 similar
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.1 similar
DMC 3013 color values
| Code | 3013 |
|---|---|
| Name | Khaki Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b9b982 |
| RGB | 185, 185, 130 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.9, a* -8.7, b* 28.0 |
| HSL | 60°, 28 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 20 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.9) |
| DMC color card | row 12-14 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 842 Fern Green Light, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 3013 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3013: the best is Anchor 842 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 842 | Fern Green Light | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 260 | Loden Green Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 12.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S113 | Khaki | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 14.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3013
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3013; the nearest, DMC 734 Olive Green Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734 | Olive Green Light | #c7c077 | 4.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 5.3 | more saturated |
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | #a6a75d | 6.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 372 | Mustard Light | #ccb784 | 7.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 8.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 524 | Fern Green Very Light | #c4cdac | 8.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 523 | Fern Green Light | #abb197 | 8.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3053 | Green Gray | #9ca482 | 8.6 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3013: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 84 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 738 | Tan Very Light | 83.7 |
| 3 lighter | 3046 | Yellow Beige Medium | 77.8 |
| 2 lighter | 3864 | Mocha Beige Light | 75.2 |
| 1 lighter | 372 | Mustard Light | 75.1 |
| this color | 3013 | Khaki Green Light | 73.9 |
| 1 darker | 3023 | Brown Gray Light | 69.7 |
| 2 darker | 3032 | Mocha Brown Medium | 66.7 |
| 3 darker | 612 | Drab Brown Light | 65.9 |
| 4 darker | 841 | Beige Brown Light | 65.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3013
One strand each of DMC 368 and DMC 833 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 734, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3013 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light + 1 × DMC 833 Golden Olive Light | #b8b784 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 523 Fern Green Light + 1 × DMC 16 Chartreuse Light | #bbba7d | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 734 Olive Green Light + 1 × DMC 523 Fern Green Light | #bab988 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3013
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b9b982; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 10.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with DMC 3013
Substituting DMC 3013 takes care: Anchor 842 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1604 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3013 is number 20 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 372 Mustard Light and down to DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3013 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mocha (ΔE 9.0), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 9.1) and Artkal S S113 Khaki (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3013?
Anchor 842 Fern Green Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 264 (ΔE 4.6) and Anchor 260 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is DMC 3013?
DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #b9b982, RGB 185, 185, 130, L* 73.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3013?
Inside DMC, DMC 734 Olive Green Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 842 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1604 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 368 and DMC 833 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 3013 in Perler beads?
Perler Mocha (#c8b693) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 9.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3013?
Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1409 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 6.8
- DMC 12 Tender Green ΔE 8.2
- DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 8.4
- DMC 523 Fern Green Light ΔE 8.4
DMC 3013 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 3.4
- Perler Mocha ΔE 9.0
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 9.1
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.1