DMC 164Forest Green Light
DMC 164 — Forest Green Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C8D8B8
- RGB
- 200, 216, 184
- HSL
- 90°, 29%, 78%
- Anchor
- 264
- DMC code
- 164
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 164
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 164 is out of stock.
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 2.5
- DMC 524
Fern Green Very Light
ΔE 3.3
- DMC 369
Pistachio Green Very Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 966
Jade Ultra Very Light
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 504
Blue Green Very Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3813
Blue Green Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 772
Yellow Green Very Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 564
Jade Very Light
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 11
Tender Green Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 10
Tender Green Very Light
ΔE 8.3
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 164?
- DMC 164 is Forest Green Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C8D8B8 — RGB 200, 216, 184 and HSL 90°, 29%, 78% — 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 Forest Green Light?
- Forest Green Light is DMC 164, and it converts to Anchor 264. 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 164?
- DMC 164 (Forest Green Light) converts to Anchor 264. 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 164?
- DMC 164 (Forest Green Light) is #C8D8B8 in hex — that's RGB 200, 216, 184 or HSL 90°, 29%, 78%. 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 164?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 164 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pistachio Green Very Light (DMC 369) sits at 86% for highlights, and Fern Green Very Light (DMC 524) at 74% 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 164?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 164 are Yellow Green Light (DMC 3348), Fern Green Very Light (DMC 524), Pistachio Green Very Light (DMC 369), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 164 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.