What color is DMC 10?

DMC 10 is Very Light Tender Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EDFED9 (RGB 237, 254, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 10?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 10. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 10?

DMC 10 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Tender Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 11 Light Tender Green.

Can I get DMC 10 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 10. The closest color on that chart is DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green.

DMC color chart

DMC 10 Very Light Tender Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 10.

Code10

NameVery Light Tender Green

Hex#EDFED9

RGB237, 254, 217

HSL88°, 95%, 92%

CIELAB97.6, -11.9, 15.8

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 10. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Tender Green shades

All 3 DMC Tender Green shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 10 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 10

Color-wheel combinations that start from 10, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

10Very Light Tender GreenThis color
26Pale Lavender

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3078Very Light Golden Yellow
10Very Light Tender GreenThis color
14Pale Apple Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

10Very Light Tender GreenThis color
3841Pale Baby Blue
3708Light Melon

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

10Very Light Tender GreenThis color
26Pale Lavender
3609Ultra Light Plum

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 10?: DMC 10 is Very Light Tender Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EDFED9 (RGB 237, 254, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 10?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 10. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 10?: DMC 10 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Tender Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 11 Light Tender Green.
Can I get DMC 10 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 10. The closest color on that chart is DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green.

Chart with 10

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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