DMC 16Chartreuse Light
DMC 16 — Chartreuse Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C9C258
- RGB
- 201, 194, 88
- Anchor
- 280
- DMC code
- 16
Nearest DMC colors to 16
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 16 is out of stock.
- DMC 733
Olive Green Medium
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 166
Moss Green Medium Light
ΔE 4.6
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 581
Moss Green
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 17
Yellow Plum Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 3012
Khaki Green Medium
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 3821
Straw
ΔE 10.1
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 16?
- DMC 16 (Chartreuse Light) converts to Anchor 280. 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 16?
- DMC 16 (Chartreuse Light) is #C9C258 in hex, or RGB 201, 194, 88. 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 16?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 16 are Olive Green Medium (DMC 733), Moss Green Medium Light (DMC 166), Yellow Plum (DMC 18), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 16 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.