DMC 15 Apple Green
DMC 15 Apple Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#7CB857 and RGB 124, 184, 87. The closest substitute is DMC 703 Chartreuse.
Color values
| DMC code | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name | Apple Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #7CB857 |
| RGB | 124, 184, 87 |
| HSL | 97°, 41%, 53% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 703 Chartreuse | View color | Close |
| 12 Tender Green | View color | Similar |
| 906 Medium Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 470 Light Avocado Green | View color | Similar |
| 16 Light Chartreuse | View color | Similar |
| 702 Kelly Green | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 15 in patterns
Apple Green sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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