DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light
DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light is a light, soft green with the screen hex #99c3aa. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 875 Pine Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 5.5 (close).
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DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light
#99c3aa · RGB 153, 195, 170
Closest to DMC 3817 in other brands
- Anchor 875 Pine Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 7.8 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 4.9 close
- Artkal S S147 Spearmint ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.2 loose
DMC 3817 color values
| Code | 3817 |
|---|---|
| Name | Celadon Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #99c3aa |
| RGB | 153, 195, 170 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.3, a* -19.0, b* 8.0 |
| HSL | 144°, 26 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Green, 21 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.3) |
| DMC color card | row 09-17 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 875 Pine Light, ΔE 3.5 |
DMC 3817 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3817: the best is Anchor 875 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 875 | Pine Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 206 | Spruce Light | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 7.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1112 | Turquoise Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 2604 | Nile Green Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Caribbean Sea | code 80-15266 | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 4.9 | close |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S147 | Spearmint | 4.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S120 | Polar Mint | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 18.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 20.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3817
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3817; the nearest, DMC 564 Jade Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | Jade Very Light | #a7cdaf | 3.3 | a little lighter |
| 563 | Jade Light | #8fc098 | 4.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | #90c0b4 | 5.0 | slightly more muted |
| 3813 | Blue Green Light | #b2d4bd | 5.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 954 | Nile Green | #88ba91 | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 955 | Nile Green Light | #a2d6ad | 6.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | #b9d7c0 | 6.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | #a6c298 | 6.5 | slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3817: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 83 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | 83.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3813 | Blue Green Light | 82.0 |
| 2 lighter | 955 | Nile Green Light | 81.2 |
| 1 lighter | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| this color | 3817 | Celadon Green Light | 75.3 |
| 1 darker | 563 | Jade Light | 73.4 |
| 2 darker | 954 | Nile Green | 71.1 |
| 3 darker | 523 | Fern Green Light | 71.1 |
| 4 darker | 503 | Blue Green Medium | 66.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3817
One strand each of DMC 524 and DMC 3849 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 564, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3817 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 3849 Teal Green Light | #99c1a8 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 3851 Green Bright Light | #97c1a7 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3813 Blue Green Light + 1 × DMC 503 Blue Green Medium | #9ac1aa | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3817
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #99c3aa; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3817
Substituting DMC 3817 takes care: Anchor 875 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.5), and Madeira 1211 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3817 is number 21 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 3817 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 7.8), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.9) and Artkal S S147 Spearmint (ΔE 4.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3817?
Anchor 875 Pine Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: Anchor 206 (ΔE 5.7) and Anchor 1042 (ΔE 7.5).
What color is DMC 3817?
DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #99c3aa, RGB 153, 195, 170, L* 75.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3817?
Inside DMC, DMC 564 Jade Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, Anchor 875 (ΔE 3.5) or Madeira 1211 (ΔE 5.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 524 and DMC 3849 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 3817 in Perler beads?
Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3817?
Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 5.5 (close), then Madeira 1112 at ΔE 6.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 564 Jade Very Light ΔE 3.3
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 6.2
- DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light ΔE 6.5
DMC 3817 in other brands
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 7.8
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 4.9
- Artkal S S147 Spearmint ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.2