DMC 701 — Green Light

• DMC 905

  Parrot Green Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 702

  Kelly Green

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 904

  Parrot Green Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 320

  Pistachio Green Medium

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 700

  Green Bright

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 562

  Jade Medium

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 912

  Emerald Green Light

  ΔE 12.7

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 12.8

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 12.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 701?

DMC 701 is Green Light, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #3F8F29 — RGB 63, 143, 41 and HSL 107°, 55%, 36% — 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 Green Light?

Green Light is DMC 701, and it converts to Anchor 227. 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 701?

DMC 701 (Green Light) converts to Anchor 227. 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 701?

DMC 701 (Green Light) is #3F8F29 in hex — that's RGB 63, 143, 41 or HSL 107°, 55%, 36%. 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 701?

To build dimension, flank DMC 701 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Kelly Green (DMC 702) sits at 42% for highlights, and Parrot Green Very Dark (DMC 904) at 30% 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 701?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 701 are Parrot Green Dark (DMC 905), Kelly Green (DMC 702), Parrot Green Very Dark (DMC 904), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 701 is out of stock.