DMC 471 — Avocado Grn Very Light

• DMC 3013

  Khaki Green Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 12

  Tender Green

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 470

  Avocado Grn Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 368

  Pistachio Green Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 989

  Forest Green

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 472

  Avocado Green Ultra Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 16

  Chartreuse Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 581

  Moss Green

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 733

  Olive Green Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 524

  Fern Green Very Light

  ΔE 10.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 471?

DMC 471 is Avocado Grn Very Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AEBF79 — RGB 174, 191, 121 and HSL 75°, 35%, 61% — 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 Very Light?

Avocado Grn Very Light is DMC 471, and it converts to Anchor 266. 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 471?

DMC 471 (Avocado Grn Very Light) converts to Anchor 266. 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 471?

DMC 471 (Avocado Grn Very Light) is #AEBF79 in hex — that's RGB 174, 191, 121 or HSL 75°, 35%, 61%. 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 471?

To build dimension, flank DMC 471 (61% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Olive Green Light (DMC 734) sits at 62% for highlights, and Avocado Grn Light (DMC 470) at 49% 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 471?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 471 are Khaki Green Light (DMC 3013), Olive Green Light (DMC 734), Tender Green (DMC 12), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 471 is out of stock.