DMC 701 Light Green
DMC 701 Light Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#3F8F08 and RGB 63, 143, 8. The closest substitute is DMC 702 Kelly Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 701 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #3F8F08 |
| RGB | 63, 143, 8 |
| HSL | 96°, 89%, 30% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 702 Kelly Green | View color | Close |
| 906 Medium Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 703 Chartreuse | View color | Similar |
| 905 Dark Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 700 Bright Green | View color | Similar |
| 15 Apple 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 701 in patterns
Light 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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