DMC 469 Avocado Green
DMC 469 Avocado Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#72843C and RGB 114, 132, 60. The closest substitute is DMC 937 Medium Avocado Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 469 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #72843C |
| RGB | 114, 132, 60 |
| HSL | 75°, 38%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 937 Medium Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 580 Dark Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 904 Very Dark Parrot Green | View color | Close |
| 3364 Pine Green | View color | Close |
| 730 Very Dark Olive Green | View color | Close |
| 988 Medium Forest 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 469 in patterns
Avocado 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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