What color is DMC 164?

DMC 164 is Light Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C8D8B8 (RGB 200, 216, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 164?

Anchor 240 is the closest published match for DMC 164. 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 164?

DMC 164 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Forest Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 989 Forest Green.

Can I get DMC 164 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 164 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 164 Light Forest Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 164.

Code164

NameLight Forest Green

Hex#C8D8B8

RGB200, 216, 184

HSL90°, 29%, 78%

CIELAB84.4, -11.1, 14.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 164 is Anchor 240. 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 Forest Green shades

All 5 DMC Forest 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 164 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 164

Color-wheel combinations that start from 164, 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.

164Light Forest GreenThis color
211Light Lavender

Analogous

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

524Very Light Fern Green
164Light Forest GreenThis color
966Medium Baby Green

Triadic

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

164Light Forest GreenThis color
3325Light Baby Blue
778Very Light Antique Mauve

Split complementary

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

164Light Forest GreenThis color
341Light Blue Violet
211Light Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 164?: DMC 164 is Light Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C8D8B8 (RGB 200, 216, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 164?: Anchor 240 is the closest published match for DMC 164. 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 164?: DMC 164 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Forest Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 989 Forest Green.
Can I get DMC 164 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 164 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 164

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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