DMC 3012Khaki Green Medium
DMC 3012 — Khaki Green Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A6A75D
- RGB
- 166, 167, 93
- HSL
- 61°, 30%, 51%
- Anchor
- 855
- DMC code
- 3012
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 3012
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3012 is out of stock.
- DMC 470
Avocado Grn Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 581
Moss Green
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 733
Olive Green Medium
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 732
Olive Green
ΔE 9.1
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 580
Moss Green Dark
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 731
Olive Green Dark
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 16
Chartreuse Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 9.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3012?
- DMC 3012 is Khaki Green Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A6A75D — RGB 166, 167, 93 and HSL 61°, 30%, 51% — 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 Khaki Green Medium?
- Khaki Green Medium is DMC 3012, and it converts to Anchor 855. 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 3012?
- DMC 3012 (Khaki Green Medium) converts to Anchor 855. 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 3012?
- DMC 3012 (Khaki Green Medium) is #A6A75D in hex — that's RGB 166, 167, 93 or HSL 61°, 30%, 51%. 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 3012?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3012 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Olive Green Medium (DMC 733) sits at 52% for highlights, and Olive Green (DMC 732) at 40% 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 3012?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3012 are Avocado Grn Light (DMC 470), Moss Green (DMC 581), Olive Green Medium (DMC 733), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3012 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.