What color is DMC 15?

DMC 15 is Apple Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1EDA4 (RGB 209, 237, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 15?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 15. 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 15?

DMC 15 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Apple Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 14 Pale Apple Green.

Can I get DMC 15 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 15. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

DMC color chart

DMC 15 Apple Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 15.

Code15

NameApple Green

Hex#D1EDA4

RGB209, 237, 164

HSL83°, 67%, 79%

CIELAB90.2, -21.3, 32.4

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 15. 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 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 15 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 15

Color-wheel combinations that start from 15, 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.

15Apple GreenThis color
554Light Violet

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

15Apple GreenThis color
813Light Blue
3608Very Light Plum

Split complementary

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

15Apple GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender
554Light Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 15?: DMC 15 is Apple Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1EDA4 (RGB 209, 237, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 15?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 15. 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 15?: DMC 15 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Apple Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 14 Pale Apple Green.
Can I get DMC 15 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 15. The closest color on that chart is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green.

Chart with 15

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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