DMC 165 Very Light Moss Green
DMC 165 Very Light Moss Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#EFF4A4 and RGB 239, 244, 164. The closest substitute is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 165 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Moss Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #EFF4A4 |
| RGB | 239, 244, 164 |
| HSL | 64°, 78%, 80% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 17 Light Yellow Plum | View color | Close |
| 727 Very Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Similar |
| 14 Light Apple Green | View color | Similar |
| 3822 Light Straw | 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 165 in patterns
Very Light Moss Green sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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