DMC 907 Parrot Green Light
On screen, DMC 907 Parrot Green Light reads as a very light, vivid green (#c7e666). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light, very close at ΔE 2.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 9.1, similar).
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DMC 907 Parrot Green Light
#c7e666 · RGB 199, 230, 102
Closest to DMC 907 in other brands
- Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 9.1 similar
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 4.4 close
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S65 Canary ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 9.9 similar
DMC 907 color values
| Code | 907 |
|---|---|
| Name | Parrot Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c7e666 |
| RGB | 199, 230, 102 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.8, a* -28.6, b* 57.9 |
| HSL | 75°, 72 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Green, 9 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.8) |
| DMC color card | row 11-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light, ΔE 2.4 |
DMC 907 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 907: the best is Anchor 254 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 254 | Parrot Green Light | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 253 | Parrot Green Very Light | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 278 | Olive Green Light | 9.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 9.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1308 | Yellow Green | 11.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 103 | Lemon Medium | 11.3 | loose |
| Perler | Sherbet | code 80-15214 | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Sour Apple | code 80-15241 | 6.9 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 7.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S65 | Canary | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST4 | Transparent Yellow | 7.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 11.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 907
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 907; the nearest, DMC 3819 Moss Green Light, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3819 | Moss Green Light | #e0e868 | 5.1 | a little lighter |
| 704 | Chartreuse Bright | #9ecf34 | 7.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 17 | Yellow Plum Light | #e5e272 | 7.4 | more muted |
| 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | #d8e498 | 7.8 | more muted |
| 18 | Yellow Plum | #d9d56d | 8.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | #c0c840 | 8.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 15 | Apple Green | #d1eda4 | 8.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | #eff4a4 | 9.1 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 907: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 94 to 67.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 14 | Apple Green Pale | 94.1 |
| 3 lighter | 11 | Tender Green Light | 91.7 |
| 2 lighter | 15 | Apple Green | 90.2 |
| 1 lighter | 472 | Avocado Green Ultra Light | 88.1 |
| this color | 907 | Parrot Green Light | 86.8 |
| 1 darker | 12 | Tender Green | 84.5 |
| 2 darker | 704 | Chartreuse Bright | 77.4 |
| 3 darker | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 74.6 |
| 4 darker | 906 | Parrot Green Medium | 67.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 907
One strand each of DMC 3819 and DMC 704 models at ΔE 2.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3819, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 907 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3819 Moss Green Light + 1 × DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright | #c3dc53 | 2.9 |
| 1 × DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright + 1 × DMC 445 Lemon Light | #d6e66b | 3.1 |
| 1 × DMC 704 Chartreuse Bright + 1 × DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light | #cce27c | 3.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 907
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c7e666; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 907
Anchor 254 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 907. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 907 is number 9 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light and down to DMC 12 Tender Green. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 907 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sherbet (ΔE 4.4), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S65 Canary (ΔE 6.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 907?
Anchor 254 Parrot Green Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 907 Parrot Green Light (ΔE 2.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 253 (ΔE 4.5) and Anchor 278 (ΔE 9.2).
What color is DMC 907?
DMC 907 Parrot Green Light is a very light, vivid green in the green family: hex #c7e666, RGB 199, 230, 102, L* 86.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 907?
Inside DMC, DMC 3819 Moss Green Light is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, Anchor 254 (ΔE 2.4) or Madeira 1501 (ΔE 9.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3819 and DMC 704 models at ΔE 2.9.
What is DMC 907 in Perler beads?
Perler Sherbet (#d8e47c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 907?
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 9.1 (similar), then Madeira 1308 at ΔE 11.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light ΔE 7.8
- DMC 15 Apple Green ΔE 8.7
- DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light ΔE 9.1
DMC 907 in other brands
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 9.1
- Perler Sherbet ΔE 4.4
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S65 Canary ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 9.9