DMC 3013 Light Khaki Green
DMC 3013 Light Khaki Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B9AB80 and RGB 185, 171, 128. The closest substitute is DMC 372 Light Mustard.
Color values
| DMC code | 3013 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Khaki Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B9AB80 |
| RGB | 185, 171, 128 |
| HSL | 45°, 29%, 61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 372 Light Mustard | View color | Close |
| 371 Mustard | View color | Close |
| 3012 Medium Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 642 Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 612 Light Drab Brown | View color | Close |
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 3013 in patterns
Light Khaki 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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