DMC 165 — Moss Green Very Light

• DMC 472

  Avocado Green Ultra Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 11

  Tender Green Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 445

  Lemon Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 727

  Topaz Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 15

  Apple Green

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 12

  Tender Green

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3819

  Moss Green Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3078

  Golden Yellow Very Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 8.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 165?

DMC 165 is Moss Green Very Light, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EFF4A4 — RGB 239, 244, 164 and HSL 64°, 78%, 80% — 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 Moss Green Very Light?

Moss Green Very Light is DMC 165, 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 165?

DMC 165 (Moss Green Very Light) 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 165?

DMC 165 (Moss Green Very Light) is #EFF4A4 in hex — that's RGB 239, 244, 164 or HSL 64°, 78%, 80%. 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 165?

To build dimension, flank DMC 165 (80% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Yellow Very Light (DMC 3078) sits at 90% for highlights, and Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472) at 75% 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 165?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 165 are Avocado Green Ultra Light (DMC 472), Tender Green Light (DMC 11), Lemon Light (DMC 445), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 165 is out of stock.