What color is DMC 165?

DMC 165 is Very Light Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EFF4A4 (RGB 239, 244, 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 165?

Anchor 278 is the closest published match for DMC 165. 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 165?

DMC 165 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Moss Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 3819 Light Moss Green.

Can I get DMC 165 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 165 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 165 Very Light Moss Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 165.

Code165

NameVery Light Moss Green

Hex#EFF4A4

RGB239, 244, 164

HSL64°, 78%, 80%

CIELAB94.2, -13.7, 38.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 165 is Anchor 278. 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 Moss Green shades

All 5 DMC Moss 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 165 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 165

Color-wheel combinations that start from 165, 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.

165Very Light Moss GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender

Analogous

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

738Very Light Tan
165Very Light Moss GreenThis color
14Pale Apple Green

Triadic

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

165Very Light Moss GreenThis color
964Light Sea Green
3608Very Light Plum

Split complementary

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

165Very Light Moss GreenThis color
800Pale Delft Blue
554Light Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 165?: DMC 165 is Very Light Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EFF4A4 (RGB 239, 244, 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 165?: Anchor 278 is the closest published match for DMC 165. 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 165?: DMC 165 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Moss Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 3819 Light Moss Green.
Can I get DMC 165 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 165 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 165

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