DMC 15Apple Green
DMC 15 — Apple Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D1EDA4
- RGB
- 209, 237, 164
- HSL
- 83°, 67%, 79%
- Anchor
- 253
- DMC code
- 15
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 15
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 15 is out of stock.
- DMC 14
Apple Green Pale
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 472
Avocado Green Ultra Light
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 11
Tender Green Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 907
Parrot Green Light
ΔE 8.7
- DMC 369
Pistachio Green Very Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 10
Tender Green Very Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 10.6
- DMC 3078
Golden Yellow Very Light
ΔE 10.7
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 15?
- DMC 15 is Apple Green, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D1EDA4 — RGB 209, 237, 164 and HSL 83°, 67%, 79% — 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?
- Apple Green is DMC 15, 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 15?
- DMC 15 (Apple 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 15?
- DMC 15 (Apple Green) is #D1EDA4 in hex — that's RGB 209, 237, 164 or HSL 83°, 67%, 79%. 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 15?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 15 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Apple Green Pale (DMC 14) sits at 84% for highlights, and Tender Green (DMC 12) at 73% 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 15?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 15 are Apple Green Pale (DMC 14), Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472), Tender Green Light (DMC 11), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 15 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.