DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light
On screen, DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light reads as a light, soft green (#c4cdac). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 5.7 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light
#c4cdac · RGB 196, 205, 172
Closest to DMC 524 in other brands
- Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 6.4 similar
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 14.8 loose
DMC 524 color values
| Code | 524 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c4cdac |
| RGB | 196, 205, 172 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.9, a* -8.8, b* 15.4 |
| HSL | 76°, 25 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Green, 17 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.9) |
| DMC color card | row 11-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light, ΔE 3.1 |
DMC 524 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 524: the best is Anchor 213 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 1043 | Grass Green Very Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 6.2 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 9.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 14.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 15.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 524
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 524; the nearest, DMC 164 Forest Green Light, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | Forest Green Light | #c8d8b8 | 3.3 | a little lighter |
| 3348 | Yellow Green Light | #ccd9b1 | 3.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | #a6c298 | 7.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 523 | Fern Green Light | #abb197 | 7.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | #b9d7c0 | 7.5 | a little lighter |
| 12 | Tender Green | #cdd99a | 7.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #d7edcc | 7.9 | lighter |
| 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | #e4ecd4 | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 524: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 85 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 84.8 |
| 3 lighter | 12 | Tender Green | 84.5 |
| 2 lighter | 164 | Forest Green Light | 84.4 |
| 1 lighter | 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | 83.3 |
| this color | 524 | Fern Green Very Light | 80.9 |
| 1 darker | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| 2 darker | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 75.4 |
| 3 darker | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 74.6 |
| 4 darker | 523 | Fern Green Light | 71.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 524
One strand each of DMC 471 and DMC 644 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 164, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 524 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium | #c7cca9 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light | #bfcdac | 1.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3348 Yellow Green Light + 1 × DMC 523 Fern Green Light | #bcc6a5 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 524
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c4cdac; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 524
Substituting DMC 524 takes care: Anchor 213 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1209 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 524 is number 17 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 966 Jade Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 564 Jade Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 524 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 5.0), Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 6.4) and Artkal S S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 7.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 524?
Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1042 (ΔE 6.6) and Anchor 1043 (ΔE 8.0).
What color is DMC 524?
DMC 524 Fern Green Very Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #c4cdac, RGB 196, 205, 172, L* 80.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 524?
Inside DMC, DMC 164 Forest Green Light is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, Anchor 213 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1209 (ΔE 5.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 471 and DMC 644 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is DMC 524 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 101 Eucalyptus (ΔE 6.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 524?
Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light at ΔE 5.7 (close), then Madeira 1604 at ΔE 8.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light ΔE 7.1
- DMC 523 Fern Green 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 524 in other brands
- Anchor 213 Juniper Very Light ΔE 3.1
- Perler Celery ΔE 5.0
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus ΔE 6.4
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 14.8