DMC 524 Very Light Fern Green
DMC 524 Very Light Fern Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C4CDAC and RGB 196, 205, 172. The closest substitute is DMC 164 Light Forest Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 524 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Fern Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C4CDAC |
| RGB | 196, 205, 172 |
| HSL | 76°, 25%, 74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 164 Light Forest Green | View color | Very close |
| 3348 Light Yellow Green | View color | Close |
| 966 Medium Baby Green | View color | Close |
| 10 Very Light Tender Green | View color | Close |
| 368 Light Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 3813 Light Blue Green | 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 524 in patterns
Very Light Fern 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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