DMC 12 — Tender Green

• 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 color is DMC 12?

DMC 12 is Tender Green, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CDD99A — RGB 205, 217, 154 and HSL 71°, 45%, 73% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Tender Green?

Tender Green is DMC 12, and it converts to Anchor 253. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

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 — that's RGB 205, 217, 154 or HSL 71°, 45%, 73%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 12?

To build dimension, flank DMC 12 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472) sits at 75% for highlights, and Avocado Grn Very Light (DMC 471) at 61% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

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.