DMC 15 Apple Green
On screen, DMC 15 Apple Green reads as a very light, rich green (#d1eda4). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 8.6 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 15 Apple Green
#d1eda4 · RGB 209, 237, 164
Closest to DMC 15 in other brands
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 8.6 similar
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 11.5 loose
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.5 loose
DMC 15 color values
| Code | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name | Apple Green |
| Hex (screen) | #d1eda4 |
| RGB | 209, 237, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 90.2, a* -21.3, b* 32.4 |
| HSL | 83°, 67 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Green, 7 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 90.2) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light, ΔE 3.7 |
DMC 15 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 15: the best is Anchor 1043 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 6.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 9.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Sherbet | code 80-15214 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 11.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S55 | Pistachio | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 10.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 14.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 15
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 15; the nearest, DMC 14 Apple Green Pale, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Apple Green Pale | #d0fbb2 | 3.9 | a little lighter |
| 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | #d8e498 | 4.2 | a little darker |
| 11 | Tender Green Light | #e2edb5 | 4.9 | more muted |
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 5.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | #eff4a4 | 6.4 | a little lighter |
| 3348 | Yellow Green Light | #ccd9b1 | 8.2 | darker and more muted |
| 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #d7edcc | 9.3 | more muted |
| 10 | Tender Green Very Light | #edfed9 | 9.4 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 15: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 98 to 84.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 10 | Tender Green Very Light | 97.6 |
| 3 lighter | 14 | Apple Green Pale | 94.1 |
| 2 lighter | 11 | Tender Green Light | 91.7 |
| 1 lighter | 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 91.4 |
| this color | 15 | Apple Green | 90.2 |
| 1 darker | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 88.1 |
| 2 darker | 907 | Parrot Green Light | 86.8 |
| 3 darker | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 84.8 |
| 4 darker | 12 | Tender Green | 84.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 15
One strand each of DMC 14 and DMC 472 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 14, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 14 Apple Green Pale + 1 × DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light | #d4f0a6 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 907 Parrot Green Light + 1 × DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light | #cfeaa3 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 14 Apple Green Pale + 1 × DMC 12 Tender Green | #cfeba7 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 15
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d1eda4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 15
Substituting DMC 15 takes care: Anchor 1043 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 102 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 15 is number 7 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light and down to DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 15 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sherbet (ΔE 7.4), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 11.5) and Artkal S S55 Pistachio (ΔE 9.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 15?
Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 15 Apple Green (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 259 (ΔE 3.9) and Anchor 253 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is DMC 15?
DMC 15 Apple Green is a very light, rich green in the green family: hex #d1eda4, RGB 209, 237, 164, L* 90.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 15?
Inside DMC, DMC 14 Apple Green Pale is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, Anchor 1043 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 102 (ΔE 8.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 14 and DMC 472 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 15 in Perler beads?
Perler Sherbet (#d8e47c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 11.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 15?
Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 8.6 (similar), then Madeira 1209 at ΔE 9.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 14 Apple Green Pale ΔE 3.9
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 4.2
- DMC 11 Tender Green Light ΔE 4.9
- DMC 12 Tender Green ΔE 5.3
- DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light ΔE 6.4
- DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light ΔE 9.3
- DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light ΔE 9.4
DMC 15 in other brands
- Anchor 1043 Grass Green Very Light ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 8.6
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 7.4
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 11.5
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.5