DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green
DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C0C840 and RGB 192, 200, 64. The closest substitute is DMC 581 Moss Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 166 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Light Moss Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C0C840 |
| RGB | 192, 200, 64 |
| HSL | 64°, 55%, 52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 581 Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 3819 Light Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 907 Light Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Similar |
| 733 Medium Olive Green | View color | Similar |
| 704 Bright Chartreuse | 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 166 in patterns
Medium 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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