DMC 14Apple Green Pale
DMC 14 — Apple Green Pale
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D0FBB2
- RGB
- 208, 251, 178
- HSL
- 95°, 90%, 84%
- Anchor
- 266
- DMC code
- 14
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 14
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 14 is out of stock.
- DMC 15
Apple Green
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 11
Tender Green Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 472
Avocado Green Ultra Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 10
Tender Green Very Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 369
Pistachio Green Very Light
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 10.4
- DMC 907
Parrot Green Light
ΔE 10.9
- DMC 955
Nile Green Light
ΔE 11.4
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 11.7
- DMC 3078
Golden Yellow Very Light
ΔE 12.3
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 14?
- DMC 14 is Apple Green Pale, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D0FBB2 — RGB 208, 251, 178 and HSL 95°, 90%, 84% — 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 Apple Green Pale?
- Apple Green Pale is DMC 14, and it converts to Anchor 266. 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 14?
- DMC 14 (Apple Green Pale) converts to Anchor 266. 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 14?
- DMC 14 (Apple Green Pale) is #D0FBB2 in hex — that's RGB 208, 251, 178 or HSL 95°, 90%, 84%. 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 14?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 14 (84% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tender Green Very Light (DMC 10) sits at 92% for highlights, and Apple Green (DMC 15) at 79% 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 14?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 14 are Apple Green (DMC 15), Tender Green Light (DMC 11), Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 14 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.