DMC 166 — Moss Green Medium Light

• DMC 16

  Chartreuse Light

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 733

  Olive Green Medium

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 581

  Moss Green

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3819

  Moss Green Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 704

  Chartreuse Bright

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 907

  Parrot Green Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 471

  Avocado Grn Very Light

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 470

  Avocado Grn Light

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 307

  Lemon

  ΔE 11.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 166?

DMC 166 is Moss Green Medium Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C0C840 — RGB 192, 200, 64 and HSL 64°, 55%, 52% — 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 Medium Light?

Moss Green Medium Light is DMC 166, and it converts to Anchor 280. 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 166?

DMC 166 (Moss Green Medium 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 166?

DMC 166 (Moss Green Medium Light) is #C0C840 in hex — that's RGB 192, 200, 64 or HSL 64°, 55%, 52%. 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 166?

To build dimension, flank DMC 166 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Plum (DMC 18) sits at 64% for highlights, and Olive Green Medium (DMC 733) at 52% 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 166?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 166 are Chartreuse Light (DMC 16), Yellow Plum (DMC 18), Olive Green Medium (DMC 733), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 166 is out of stock.