DMC 524Fern Green Very Light
DMC 524 — Fern Green Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C4CDAC
- RGB
- 196, 205, 172
- HSL
- 76°, 25%, 74%
- Anchor
- 858
- DMC code
- 524
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 524
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 524 is out of stock.
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 3.3
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 523
Fern Green Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 966
Jade Ultra Very Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 369
Pistachio Green Very Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 772
Yellow Green Very Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 504
Blue Green Very Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3813
Blue Green Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 564
Jade Very Light
ΔE 8.5
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 524?
- DMC 524 is Fern Green Very Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C4CDAC — RGB 196, 205, 172 and HSL 76°, 25%, 74% — 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 Very Light?
- Fern Green Very Light is DMC 524, and it converts to Anchor 858. 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 524?
- DMC 524 (Fern Green Very Light) converts to Anchor 858. 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 524?
- DMC 524 (Fern Green Very Light) is #C4CDAC in hex — that's RGB 196, 205, 172 or HSL 76°, 25%, 74%. 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 524?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 524 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Forest Green Light (DMC 164) sits at 78% for highlights, and Pistachio Green Light (DMC 368) at 68% 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 524?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 524 are Forest Green Light (DMC 164), Yellow Green Light (DMC 3348), Pistachio Green Light (DMC 368), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 524 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.