DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light
DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light (#d8e498) is a very light, rich green. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Madeira, use Madeira 102 Lemon Light (ΔE 6.6, similar).
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DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light
#d8e498 · RGB 216, 228, 152
Closest to DMC 472 in other brands
- Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 10.0 similar
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.0 similar
DMC 472 color values
| Code | 472 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Ultra Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d8e498 |
| RGB | 216, 228, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 88.1, a* -15.9, b* 35.8 |
| HSL | 69°, 58 %, 75 % |
| Color family | Green, 8 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 88.1) |
| DMC color card | row 11-11 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light, ΔE 2.0 |
DMC 472 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 472: the best is Anchor 259 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 8.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 2205 | Old Gold Very Light | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Sherbet | code 80-15214 | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 10.0 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S52 | Picasso | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S65 | Canary | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 10.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 472
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 472; the nearest, DMC 12 Tender Green, sits at ΔE 3.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 3.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 15 | Apple Green | #d1eda4 | 4.2 | a little lighter |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | #eff4a4 | 4.2 | lighter |
| 11 | Tender Green Light | #e2edb5 | 4.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 17 | Yellow Plum Light | #e5e272 | 7.3 | more saturated |
| 18 | Yellow Plum | #d9d56d | 7.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 14 | Apple Green Pale | #d0fbb2 | 7.9 | lighter |
| 3348 | Yellow Green Light | #ccd9b1 | 8.2 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 472: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 98 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 10 | Tender Green Very Light | 97.6 |
| 3 lighter | 14 | Apple Green Pale | 94.1 |
| 2 lighter | 11 | Tender Green Light | 91.7 |
| 1 lighter | 15 | Apple Green | 90.2 |
| this color | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 88.1 |
| 1 darker | 907 | Parrot Green Light | 86.8 |
| 2 darker | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 84.8 |
| 3 darker | 12 | Tender Green | 84.5 |
| 4 darker | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 74.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 472
One strand each of DMC 3819 and DMC 3348 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 12, ΔE 3.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 472 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3819 Moss Green Light + 1 × DMC 3348 Yellow Green Light | #d6e192 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3819 Moss Green Light + 1 × DMC 164 Forest Green Light | #d4e097 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 445 Lemon Light + 1 × DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light | #d9e192 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 472
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d8e498; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 472
Anchor 259 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 472. It is a little lighter and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 472 is number 8 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 15 Apple Green and down to DMC 907 Parrot Green Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 472 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.5:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sherbet (ΔE 4.6), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 10.0) and Artkal S S52 Picasso (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 472?
Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 253 (ΔE 3.6) and Anchor 1043 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is DMC 472?
DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #d8e498, RGB 216, 228, 152, L* 88.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 472?
Inside DMC, DMC 12 Tender Green is nearest (ΔE 3.4). From other brands, Anchor 259 (ΔE 2.0) or Madeira 102 (ΔE 6.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3819 and DMC 3348 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 472 in Perler beads?
Perler Sherbet (#d8e47c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 10.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 472?
Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 6.6 (similar), then Madeira 1501 at ΔE 8.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 12 Tender Green ΔE 3.4
- DMC 15 Apple Green ΔE 4.2
- DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light ΔE 4.2
- DMC 11 Tender Green Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 14 Apple Green Pale ΔE 7.9
DMC 472 in other brands
- Anchor 259 Loden Green Very Light ΔE 2.0
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 6.6
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 4.6
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 7.0