What color is DMC 12?

DMC 12 is Tender Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CDD99A (RGB 205, 217, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 12?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 12. 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 12?

DMC 12 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tender Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 11 Light Tender Green.

Can I get DMC 12 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 12. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

DMC color chart

DMC 12 Tender Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 12.

Code12

NameTender Green

Hex#CDD99A

RGB205, 217, 154

HSL71°, 45%, 73%

CIELAB84.5, -14.3, 29.8

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 12. 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 12 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 12

Color-wheel combinations that start from 12, 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.

12Tender GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender

Analogous

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

676Light Old Gold
12Tender GreenThis color
15Apple Green

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 12?: DMC 12 is Tender Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CDD99A (RGB 205, 217, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 12?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 12. 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 12?: DMC 12 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tender Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 11 Light Tender Green.
Can I get DMC 12 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 12. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

Chart with 12

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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