DMC 523 — Fern Green Light

• 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 color is DMC 523?

DMC 523 is Fern Green Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #ABB197 — RGB 171, 177, 151 and HSL 74°, 14%, 64% — 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 Fern Green Light?

Fern Green Light is DMC 523, and it converts to Anchor 859. 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 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 — that's RGB 171, 177, 151 or HSL 74°, 14%, 64%. 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 523?

To build dimension, flank DMC 523 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Fern Green Very Light (DMC 524) sits at 74% for highlights, and Green Gray (DMC 3053) at 58% 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 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.