DMC 12Tender Green
DMC 12 — Tender Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #CDD99A
- RGB
- 205, 217, 154
- Anchor
- 253
- DMC code
- 12
Nearest DMC colors to 12
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 12 is out of stock.
- DMC 472
Avocado Green Ultra Light
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 11
Tender Green Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 15
Apple Green
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 524
Fern Green Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 14
Apple Green Pale
ΔE 9.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 12?
- DMC 12 (Tender Green) converts to Anchor 253. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 12?
- DMC 12 (Tender Green) is #CDD99A in hex, or RGB 205, 217, 154. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 12?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 12 are Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472), Tender Green Light (DMC 11), Apple Green (DMC 15), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 12 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.