What color is DMC 14?

DMC 14 is Pale Apple Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D0FBB2 (RGB 208, 251, 178), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 14?

Anchor 1043 is the closest published match for DMC 14, and some conversion charts list Anchor 253 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 14?

DMC 14 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Apple Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 15 Apple Green.

Can I get DMC 14 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 14. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

DMC color chart

DMC 14 Pale Apple Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 14.

Code14

NamePale Apple Green

Hex#D0FBB2

RGB208, 251, 178

HSL95°, 90%, 84%

CIELAB94.1, -26.4, 30.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 14 is Anchor 1043 (some charts list 253). See the full 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 Apple Green shades

All 2 DMC Apple 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 14 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 14

Color-wheel combinations that start from 14, 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.

14Pale Apple GreenThis color
554Light Violet

Analogous

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

165Very Light Moss Green
14Pale Apple GreenThis color
15Apple Green

Triadic

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

14Pale Apple GreenThis color
800Pale Delft Blue
605Very Light Cranberry

Split complementary

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

14Pale Apple GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender
3609Ultra Light Plum

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 14?: DMC 14 is Pale Apple Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D0FBB2 (RGB 208, 251, 178), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 14?: Anchor 1043 is the closest published match for DMC 14, and some conversion charts list Anchor 253 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 14?: DMC 14 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Apple Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 15 Apple Green.
Can I get DMC 14 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 14. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

Chart with 14

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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