DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium
On screen, DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium reads as a medium, rich yellow (#a6a75d). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 842 Fern Green Light at ΔE 6.6 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light at ΔE 4.6 (close).
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DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium
#a6a75d · RGB 166, 167, 93
Closest to DMC 3012 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 6.6 similar
- Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Slime ΔE 10.1 loose
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 11.0 loose
- Artkal S S114 Light Greengray ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.3 similar
DMC 3012 color values
| Code | 3012 |
|---|---|
| Name | Khaki Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #a6a75d |
| RGB | 166, 167, 93 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.9, a* -11.4, b* 38.0 |
| HSL | 61°, 30 %, 51 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 34 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.9) |
| DMC color card | row 12-15 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 842 Fern Green Light, ΔE 6.6 |
DMC 3012 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3012: the best is Madeira 1605 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 842 | Fern Green Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 260 | Loden Green Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2110 | Avocado Light | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 10.1 | loose |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 11.0 | loose |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 13.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S114 | Light Greengray | 4.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S110 | Beach Beige | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 8.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 16.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3012
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3012; the nearest, DMC 470 Avocado Green Light, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | Avocado Green Light | #94ab4f | 5.8 | more saturated |
| 581 | Moss Green | #a7ae38 | 6.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 733 | Olive Green Medium | #bcb34c | 6.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3013 | Khaki Green Light | #b9b982 | 6.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 7.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 734 | Olive Green Light | #c7c077 | 7.8 | lighter |
| 732 | Olive Green | #948c36 | 9.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 3364 | Pine Green | #83975f | 9.2 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3012: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC yellow family, L* from 77 to 57.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 77.1 |
| 3 lighter | 734 | Olive Green Light | 76.8 |
| 2 lighter | 733 | Olive Green Medium | 71.9 |
| 1 lighter | 581 | Moss Green | 68.6 |
| this color | 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | 66.9 |
| 1 darker | 370 | Mustard Medium | 65.9 |
| 2 darker | 732 | Olive Green | 57.4 |
| 3 darker | 731 | Olive Green Dark | 57.0 |
| 4 darker | 580 | Moss Green Dark | 56.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3012
One strand each of DMC 733 and DMC 3052 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 470, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3012 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 733 Olive Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3052 Green Gray Medium | #a5a45b | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 734 Olive Green Light + 1 × DMC 580 Moss Green Dark | #aba95d | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 733 Olive Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3364 Pine Green | #a3a656 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3012
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a6a75d; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 445 | Lemon Light | 2.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 8.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3857 | Rosewood Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3012
Substituting DMC 3012 takes care: Anchor 842 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.6), and Madeira 1605 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3012 is number 34 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 581 Moss Green and down to DMC 370 Mustard Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3012 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slime (ΔE 10.1), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 11.0) and Artkal S S114 Light Greengray (ΔE 4.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3012?
Anchor 842 Fern Green Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 6.6, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 260 (ΔE 7.1) and Anchor 265 (ΔE 7.1).
What color is DMC 3012?
DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium is a medium, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #a6a75d, RGB 166, 167, 93, L* 66.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3012?
Inside DMC, DMC 470 Avocado Green Light is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, Anchor 842 (ΔE 6.6) or Madeira 1605 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 733 and DMC 3052 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 3012 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.1 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 11.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3012?
Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Madeira 1409 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 470 Avocado Green Light ΔE 5.8
- DMC 581 Moss Green ΔE 6.3
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light ΔE 6.8
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 7.6
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 7.8
DMC 3012 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light ΔE 4.6
- Perler Slime ΔE 10.1
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 11.0
- Artkal S S114 Light Greengray ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 8.3