DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light
DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light (#aebf79) is a light, rich green. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 3.0, close).
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DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light
#aebf79 · RGB 174, 191, 121
Closest to DMC 471 in other brands
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Celery ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 8.0 similar
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.8 similar
DMC 471 color values
| Code | 471 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #aebf79 |
| RGB | 174, 191, 121 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.6, a* -17.3, b* 33.4 |
| HSL | 75°, 35 %, 61 % |
| Color family | Green, 22 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.6) |
| DMC color card | row 11-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light, ΔE 1.7 |
DMC 471 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 471: the best is Anchor 264 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 1.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 260 | Loden Green Light | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 3.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 12.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 8.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 8.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 14.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 471
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 471; the nearest, DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light, sits at ΔE 5.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3013 | Khaki Green Light | #b9b982 | 5.3 | more muted |
| 734 | Olive Green Light | #c7c077 | 6.9 | a little lighter |
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 7.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 470 | Avocado Green Light | #94ab4f | 7.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | #a6a75d | 7.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | #a6c298 | 7.7 | more muted |
| 989 | Forest Green | #8da675 | 9.1 | darker and more muted |
| 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | #d8e498 | 9.4 | much lighter |
Shading DMC 471: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 88 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 88.1 |
| 3 lighter | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 84.8 |
| 2 lighter | 12 | Tender Green | 84.5 |
| 1 lighter | 524 | Fern Green Very Light | 80.9 |
| this color | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 74.6 |
| 1 darker | 703 | Chartreuse | 67.8 |
| 2 darker | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 66.5 |
| 3 darker | 3053 | Green Gray | 65.9 |
| 4 darker | 989 | Forest Green | 65.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 471
One strand each of DMC 16 and DMC 954 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3013, ΔE 5.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 471 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 16 Chartreuse Light + 1 × DMC 954 Nile Green | #acbe79 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 16 Chartreuse Light + 1 × DMC 563 Jade Light | #afc17d | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 12 Tender Green + 1 × DMC 470 Avocado Green Light | #b3c47c | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 471
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #aebf79; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 471
Anchor 264 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 471. It is a little lighter and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 471 is number 22 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light and down to DMC 703 Chartreuse. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 471 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.5:1 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 Celery (ΔE 8.1), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 8.0) and Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 471?
Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 260 (ΔE 3.8) and Anchor 265 (ΔE 5.5).
What color is DMC 471?
DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light is a light, rich green in the green family: hex #aebf79, RGB 174, 191, 121, L* 74.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 471?
Inside DMC, DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light is nearest (ΔE 5.3). From other brands, Anchor 264 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 1604 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 16 and DMC 954 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 471 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 8.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 471?
Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light at ΔE 3.0 (close), then Madeira 1409 at ΔE 3.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light ΔE 5.3
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 6.9
- DMC 12 Tender Green ΔE 7.1
- DMC 470 Avocado Green Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 7.6
- DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light ΔE 7.7
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 9.4
DMC 471 in other brands
- Anchor 264 Avocado Very Light ΔE 1.7
- Perler Celery ΔE 8.1
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 8.0
- Artkal S SP1 Pearlescent Green ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.8