DMC 166Moss Green Medium Light
DMC 166 — Moss Green Medium Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C0C840
- RGB
- 192, 200, 64
- Anchor
- 280
- DMC code
- 166
Nearest DMC colors to 166
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 166 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 192, 200, 64. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.