DMC 14 Apple Green Pale
DMC 14 Apple Green Pale (#d0fbb2) is a very light, rich green. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light at ΔE 5.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1210 Leaf Green Very Light at ΔE 10.3 (loose).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 14 Apple Green Pale
#d0fbb2 · RGB 208, 251, 178
Closest to DMC 14 in other brands
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 1210 Leaf Green Very Light ΔE 10.3 loose
- Perler Celery ΔE 9.8 similar
- Hama 47 Pastel Green ΔE 11.2 loose
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 10.9 loose
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 13.4 loose
DMC 14 color values
| Code | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name | Apple Green Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #d0fbb2 |
| RGB | 208, 251, 178 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 94.1, a* -26.4, b* 30.6 |
| HSL | 95°, 90 %, 84 % |
| Color family | Green, 2 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 94.1) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light, ΔE 5.9 |
DMC 14 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 14: the best is Anchor 1043 at ΔE 5.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 9.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 10.3 | loose |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 10.9 | loose |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 11.7 | loose |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Sour Apple | code 80-15241 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 47 | Pastel Green | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 13.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 10.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 13.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 18.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 14
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 14; the nearest, DMC 15 Apple Green, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Apple Green | #d1eda4 | 3.9 | a little darker |
| 11 | Tender Green Light | #e2edb5 | 7.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | #d8e498 | 7.9 | darker |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | #eff4a4 | 8.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 9.0 | darker and more muted |
| 10 | Tender Green Very Light | #edfed9 | 9.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #d7edcc | 9.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3348 | Yellow Green Light | #ccd9b1 | 10.4 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 14: lighter and darker green steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 98 to 84.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 14
One strand each of DMC 3819 and DMC 13 models at ΔE 3.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 15, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3819 Moss Green Light + 1 × DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light | #d0efb1 | 3.3 |
| 1 × DMC 907 Parrot Green Light + 1 × DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light | #c3eeb1 | 3.6 |
| 1 × DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 907 Parrot Green Light | #dbf2ac | 4.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 14
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d0fbb2; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 14
Substituting DMC 14 takes care: Anchor 1043 is darker and more muted (ΔE 5.9), and Madeira 1210 is darker and more muted (ΔE 10.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 14 is number 2 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light and down to DMC 11 Tender Green Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 14 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 18.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 9.8), Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 11.2) and Artkal S S55 Pistachio (ΔE 10.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 14?
Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 14 Apple Green Pale (ΔE 5.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 259 (ΔE 7.3) and Anchor 253 (ΔE 9.4).
What color is DMC 14?
DMC 14 Apple Green Pale is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #d0fbb2, RGB 208, 251, 178, L* 94.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 14?
Inside DMC, DMC 15 Apple Green is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, Anchor 1043 (ΔE 5.9) or Madeira 1210 (ΔE 10.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3819 and DMC 13 models at ΔE 3.3.
What is DMC 14 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 47 Pastel Green (ΔE 11.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 14?
Madeira 1210 Leaf Green Very Light at ΔE 10.3 (loose), then Madeira 102 at ΔE 10.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 15 Apple Green ΔE 3.9
- DMC 11 Tender Green Light ΔE 7.3
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 7.9
- DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light ΔE 8.9
- DMC 12 Tender Green ΔE 9.0
- DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light ΔE 9.2
- DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light ΔE 9.5
DMC 14 in other brands
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 5.9
- Perler Celery ΔE 9.8
- Hama 47 Pastel Green ΔE 11.2
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 10.9
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 13.4