What color is DMC 3012?

DMC 3012 is Medium Khaki Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A6A75D (RGB 166, 167, 93), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3012?

Anchor 844 is the closest published match for DMC 3012, and some conversion charts list Anchor 843 or Anchor 855 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 3012?

Among DMC's 3 Khaki Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3013 Light Khaki Green and the next darker one is DMC 3011 Dark Khaki Green.

Can I get DMC 3012 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3012 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3012

DMC 3012 Medium Khaki Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3012.

Code3012

NameMedium Khaki Green

Hex#A6A75D

RGB166, 167, 93

HSL61°, 30%, 51%

CIELAB66.9, -11.4, 38.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3012 is Anchor 844 (some charts list 843 or 855). 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 Khaki Green shades

All 3 DMC Khaki 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 3012 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 3012

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3012, 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.

3012Medium Khaki GreenThis color
31Blueberry

Analogous

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

3863Medium Mocha Beige
3012Medium Khaki GreenThis color
989Forest Green

Triadic

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

3012Medium Khaki GreenThis color
3848Medium Teal Green
33Fuschia

Split complementary

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

3012Medium Khaki GreenThis color
322Dark Baby Blue
208Very Dark Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3012?: DMC 3012 is Medium Khaki Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A6A75D (RGB 166, 167, 93), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3012?: Anchor 844 is the closest published match for DMC 3012, and some conversion charts list Anchor 843 or Anchor 855 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 3012?: Among DMC's 3 Khaki Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3013 Light Khaki Green and the next darker one is DMC 3011 Dark Khaki Green.
Can I get DMC 3012 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3012 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3012

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