DMC 702 Kelly Green
DMC 702 Kelly Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#47A72F and RGB 71, 167, 47. The closest substitute is DMC 701 Light Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 702 |
|---|---|
| Name | Kelly Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #47A72F |
| RGB | 71, 167, 47 |
| HSL | 108°, 56%, 42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 Light Green | View color | Close |
| 703 Chartreuse | View color | Similar |
| 906 Medium Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 15 Apple Green | View color | Similar |
| 905 Dark Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 700 Bright 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 702 in patterns
Kelly 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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