DMC 703 Chartreuse
DMC 703 Chartreuse is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#7BB547 and RGB 123, 181, 71. The closest substitute is DMC 15 Apple Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 703 |
|---|---|
| Name | Chartreuse |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #7BB547 |
| RGB | 123, 181, 71 |
| HSL | 92°, 44%, 49% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apple Green | View color | Close |
| 906 Medium Parrot Green | View color | Close |
| 702 Kelly Green | View color | Similar |
| 470 Light Avocado Green | View color | Similar |
| 16 Light Chartreuse | View color | Similar |
| 905 Dark Parrot 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 703 in patterns
Chartreuse 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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