What color is DMC 368?

DMC 368 is Light Pistachio Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A6C298 (RGB 166, 194, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 368?

Anchor 214 is the closest published match for DMC 368. 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 368?

Among DMC's 6 Pistachio Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green and the next darker one is DMC 320 Medium Pistachio Green.

Can I get DMC 368 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 368 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 368 Light Pistachio Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 368.

Code368

NameLight Pistachio Green

Hex#A6C298

RGB166, 194, 152

HSL100°, 26%, 68%

CIELAB75.4, -17.3, 18.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 368 is Anchor 214. 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 Pistachio Green shades

All 6 DMC Pistachio 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 368 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 368

Color-wheel combinations that start from 368, 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.

368Light Pistachio GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender

Analogous

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

524Very Light Fern Green
368Light Pistachio GreenThis color
563Light Jade

Triadic

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

368Light Pistachio GreenThis color
809Delft Blue
3836Light Grape

Split complementary

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

368Light Pistachio GreenThis color
155Medium Dark Blue Violet
3836Light Grape

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 368?: DMC 368 is Light Pistachio Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A6C298 (RGB 166, 194, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 368?: Anchor 214 is the closest published match for DMC 368. 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 368?: Among DMC's 6 Pistachio Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green and the next darker one is DMC 320 Medium Pistachio Green.
Can I get DMC 368 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 368 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 368

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