DMC 472Avocado Green Ultra Light
DMC 472 — Avocado Green Ultra Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D8E498
- RGB
- 216, 228, 152
- HSL
- 69°, 58%, 75%
- Anchor
- 253
- DMC code
- 472
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 472
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 472 is out of stock.
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 15
Apple Green
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 11
Tender Green Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 17
Yellow Plum Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 907
Parrot Green Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 14
Apple Green Pale
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 727
Topaz Very Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 445
Lemon Light
ΔE 8.9
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 472?
- DMC 472 is Avocado Green Ultra Light, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D8E498 — RGB 216, 228, 152 and HSL 69°, 58%, 75% — 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 Ultra Light?
- Avocado Green Ultra Light is DMC 472, and it converts to Anchor 253. 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 472?
- DMC 472 (Avocado Green Ultra Light) converts to Anchor 253. 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 472?
- DMC 472 (Avocado Green Ultra Light) is #D8E498 in hex — that's RGB 216, 228, 152 or HSL 69°, 58%, 75%. 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 472?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 472 (75% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Moss Green Very Light (DMC 165) sits at 80% for highlights, and Tender Green (DMC 12) at 73% 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 472?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 472 are Tender Green (DMC 12), Apple Green (DMC 15), Moss Green Very Light (DMC 165), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 472 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.