DMC 469Avocado Green
DMC 469 — Avocado Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #72843C
- RGB
- 114, 132, 60
- HSL
- 75°, 38%, 38%
- Anchor
- 267
- DMC code
- 469
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 469
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 469 is out of stock.
- DMC 905
Parrot Green Dark
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3363
Pine Green Medium
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 988
Forest Green Medium
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 580
Moss Green Dark
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 904
Parrot Green Very Dark
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3011
Khaki Green Dark
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 937
Avocado Green Medium
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 320
Pistachio Green Medium
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3347
Yellow Green Medium
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 730
Olive Green Very Dark
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 367
Pistachio Green Dark
ΔE 9.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 469?
- DMC 469 is Avocado Green, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #72843C — RGB 114, 132, 60 and HSL 75°, 38%, 38% — 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 Avocado Green?
- Avocado Green is DMC 469, and it converts to Anchor 267. 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 469?
- DMC 469 (Avocado Green) converts to Anchor 267. 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 469?
- DMC 469 (Avocado Green) is #72843C in hex — that's RGB 114, 132, 60 or HSL 75°, 38%, 38%. 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 469?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 469 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Forest Green Medium (DMC 988) sits at 45% for highlights, and Parrot Green Very Dark (DMC 904) at 30% 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 469?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 469 are Parrot Green Dark (DMC 905), Pine Green Medium (DMC 3363), Forest Green Medium (DMC 988), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 469 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.