DMC 470 Avocado Green Light
DMC 470 Avocado Green Light is a medium, rich green with the screen hex #94ab4f. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 265 Avocado Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 2.8, very close).
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DMC 470 Avocado Green Light
#94ab4f · RGB 148, 171, 79
Closest to DMC 470 in other brands
- Anchor 265 Avocado Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Perler Fern ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 11.3 loose
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 4.2 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 10.9 loose
DMC 470 color values
| Code | 470 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #94ab4f |
| RGB | 148, 171, 79 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.5, a* -22.2, b* 44.1 |
| HSL | 75°, 37 %, 49 % |
| Color family | Green, 28 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.5) |
| DMC color card | row 11-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 265 Avocado Light, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 470 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 470: the best is Anchor 265 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 255 | Parrot Green Medium Light | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 260 | Loden Green Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 1308 | Yellow Green | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Kiwi Lime | code 80-19061 | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 11.3 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S21 | Pastel Green | 4.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S70 | Drark Algae | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 12.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 470
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 470; the nearest, DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | #a6a75d | 5.8 | more muted |
| 906 | Parrot Green Medium | #7fb335 | 5.8 | more saturated |
| 581 | Moss Green | #a7ae38 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 703 | Chartreuse | #7bb547 | 6.4 | more saturated |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 7.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 3364 | Pine Green | #83975f | 8.7 | darker and more muted |
| 989 | Forest Green | #8da675 | 8.8 | more muted |
| 733 | Olive Green Medium | #bcb34c | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 470: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 77 to 57.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 704 | Chartreuse Bright | 77.4 |
| 3 lighter | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 75.4 |
| 2 lighter | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 74.6 |
| 1 lighter | 703 | Chartreuse | 67.8 |
| this color | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 66.5 |
| 1 darker | 989 | Forest Green | 65.1 |
| 2 darker | 702 | Kelly Green | 60.9 |
| 3 darker | 3364 | Pine Green | 59.7 |
| 4 darker | 3347 | Yellow Green Medium | 57.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 470
One strand each of DMC 3012 and DMC 906 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3012, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 470 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium + 1 × DMC 906 Parrot Green Medium | #94ad4c | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium + 1 × DMC 703 Chartreuse | #93ae53 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright + 1 × DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark | #94b149 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 470
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #94ab4f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 470
Anchor 265 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 470. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 470 is number 28 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 703 Chartreuse and down to DMC 989 Forest Green. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 470 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fern (ΔE 7.7), Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 11.3) and Artkal S S21 Pastel Green (ΔE 4.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 470?
Anchor 265 Avocado Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 470 Avocado Green Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 255 (ΔE 5.4) and Anchor 260 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is DMC 470?
DMC 470 Avocado Green Light is a medium, rich green in the green family: hex #94ab4f, RGB 148, 171, 79, L* 66.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 470?
Inside DMC, DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, Anchor 265 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1603 (ΔE 2.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3012 and DMC 906 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 470 in Perler beads?
Perler Fern (#7f971a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 11.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 470?
Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light at ΔE 2.8 (very close), then Madeira 1308 at ΔE 5.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 5.8
- DMC 581 Moss Green ΔE 6.2
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 9.7
DMC 470 in other brands
- Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light ΔE 2.8
- Perler Fern ΔE 7.7
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 11.3
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 4.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 10.9