DMC 470Avocado Grn Light
DMC 470 — Avocado Grn Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #94AB4F
- RGB
- 148, 171, 79
- HSL
- 75°, 37%, 49%
- Anchor
- 267
- DMC code
- 470
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 470
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 470 is out of stock.
- DMC 3012
Khaki Green Medium
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 906
Parrot Green Medium
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 581
Moss Green
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 703
Chartreuse
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 8.7
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 733
Olive Green Medium
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 580
Moss Green Dark
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 704
Chartreuse Bright
ΔE 10.9
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 11.1
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 470?
- DMC 470 is Avocado Grn Light, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #94AB4F — RGB 148, 171, 79 and HSL 75°, 37%, 49% — 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 Grn Light?
- Avocado Grn Light is DMC 470, 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 470?
- DMC 470 (Avocado Grn Light) 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 470?
- DMC 470 (Avocado Grn Light) is #94AB4F in hex — that's RGB 148, 171, 79 or HSL 75°, 37%, 49%. 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 470?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 470 (49% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Avocado Grn Very Light (DMC 471) sits at 61% for highlights, and Pine Green (DMC 3364) at 48% 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 470?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 470 are Khaki Green Medium (DMC 3012), Parrot Green Medium (DMC 906), Moss Green (DMC 581), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 470 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.