DMC 523Fern Green Light
DMC 523 — Fern Green Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #ABB197
- RGB
- 171, 177, 151
- Anchor
- 859
- DMC code
- 523
Nearest DMC colors to 523
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 523 is out of stock.
- DMC 3053
Green Gray
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 522
Fern Green
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3023
Brown Gray Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 524
Fern Green Very Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 3022
Brown Gray Medium
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 642
Beige Gray Dark
ΔE 10.4
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 3817
Celadon Green Light
ΔE 11.1
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 523?
- DMC 523 (Fern Green Light) converts to Anchor 859. 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 523?
- DMC 523 (Fern Green Light) is #ABB197 in hex, or RGB 171, 177, 151. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 523?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 523 are Green Gray (DMC 3053), Fern Green (DMC 522), Brown Gray Light (DMC 3023), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 523 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.