What color is DMC 16?

DMC 16 is Light Chartreuse, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C9C258 (RGB 201, 194, 88), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 16?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 16. 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 16?

DMC 16 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Chartreuse shades. The next darker one is DMC 704 Bright Chartreuse.

Can I get DMC 16 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 16. The closest color on that chart is DMC 733 Medium Olive Green.

DMC color chart

DMC 16 Light Chartreuse

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 16.

Code16

NameLight Chartreuse

Hex#C9C258

RGB201, 194, 88

HSL56°, 51%, 57%

CIELAB77.1, -11.2, 53.2

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 16. 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 Chartreuse shades

All 3 DMC Chartreuse 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 16 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 16

Color-wheel combinations that start from 16, 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.

16Light ChartreuseThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

976Medium Golden Brown
16Light ChartreuseThis color
704Bright Chartreuse

Triadic

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

16Light ChartreuseThis color
959Medium Sea Green
33Fuschia

Split complementary

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

16Light ChartreuseThis color
799Medium Delft Blue
552Medium Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 16?: DMC 16 is Light Chartreuse, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C9C258 (RGB 201, 194, 88), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 16?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 16. 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 16?: DMC 16 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Chartreuse shades. The next darker one is DMC 704 Bright Chartreuse.
Can I get DMC 16 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 16. The closest color on that chart is DMC 733 Medium Olive Green.

Chart with 16

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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