DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light
On screen, DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light reads as a light, soft green (#a6c298). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 214 Juniper Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 2.7 (very close).
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DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light
#a6c298 · RGB 166, 194, 152
Closest to DMC 368 in other brands
- Anchor 214 Juniper Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.2 close
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 0.8 identical
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 15.6 loose
DMC 368 color values
| Code | 368 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a6c298 |
| RGB | 166, 194, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.4, a* -17.3, b* 18.1 |
| HSL | 100°, 26 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Green, 20 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.4) |
| DMC color card | row 10-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 214 Juniper Light, ΔE 3.7 |
DMC 368 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to DMC 368; the loosest listed is Nabbi N22 at ΔE 16.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 214 | Juniper Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 206 | Spruce Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2604 | Nile Green Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 0.8 | identical |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 15.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 16.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 368
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 368; the nearest, DMC 563 Jade Light, sits at ΔE 5.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | Jade Light | #8fc098 | 5.0 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 564 | Jade Very Light | #a7cdaf | 5.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 954 | Nile Green | #88ba91 | 5.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3817 | Celadon Green Light | #99c3aa | 6.5 | slightly more muted |
| 955 | Nile Green Light | #a2d6ad | 6.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 524 | Fern Green Very Light | #c4cdac | 7.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 164 | Forest Green Light | #c8d8b8 | 7.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 7.7 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 368: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 84 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 164 | Forest Green Light | 84.4 |
| 3 lighter | 955 | Nile Green Light | 81.2 |
| 2 lighter | 524 | Fern Green Very Light | 80.9 |
| 1 lighter | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| this color | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 75.4 |
| 1 darker | 563 | Jade Light | 73.4 |
| 2 darker | 954 | Nile Green | 71.1 |
| 3 darker | 523 | Fern Green Light | 71.1 |
| 4 darker | 989 | Forest Green | 65.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 368
One strand each of DMC 3348 and DMC 913 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 563, ΔE 5.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 368 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3348 Yellow Green Light + 1 × DMC 913 Nile Green Medium | #a5c498 | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light + 1 × DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light | #a4c194 | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3348 Yellow Green Light + 1 × DMC 3816 Celadon Green | #a3c19a | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 368
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a6c298; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 368
Substituting DMC 368 takes care: Anchor 214 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 1209 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 368 is number 20 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 564 Jade Very Light and down to DMC 563 Jade Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 368 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 5.2), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 0.8) and Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green (ΔE 6.8); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 368?
Anchor 214 Juniper Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 206 (ΔE 3.7) and Anchor 213 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 368?
DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #a6c298, RGB 166, 194, 152, L* 75.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 368?
Inside DMC, DMC 563 Jade Light is nearest (ΔE 5.0). From other brands, Anchor 214 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 1209 (ΔE 2.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3348 and DMC 913 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 368 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.2 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 0.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 368?
Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 2.7 (very close), then Madeira 1211 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 564 Jade Very Light ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light ΔE 6.5
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light ΔE 7.1
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 7.7
DMC 368 in other brands
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.2
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 0.8
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 15.6