What color is DMC 469?

DMC 469 is Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #72843C (RGB 114, 132, 60), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 469?

Anchor 267 is the closest published match for DMC 469. 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 469?

Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 470 Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 937 Medium Avocado Green.

Can I get DMC 469 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 469 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 469 Avocado Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 469.

Code469

NameAvocado Green

Hex#72843C

RGB114, 132, 60

HSL75°, 38%, 38%

CIELAB52.3, -18.3, 36.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 469 is Anchor 267. 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 Avocado Green shades

All 8 DMC Avocado 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 469 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 469

Color-wheel combinations that start from 469, 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.

469Avocado GreenThis color
796Dark Royal Blue

Analogous

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

830Dark Golden Olive
469Avocado GreenThis color
988Medium Forest Green

Triadic

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

469Avocado GreenThis color
517Dark Wedgewood
34Dark Fuschia

Split complementary

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

469Avocado GreenThis color
31Blueberry
552Medium Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 469?: DMC 469 is Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #72843C (RGB 114, 132, 60), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 469?: Anchor 267 is the closest published match for DMC 469. 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 469?: Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 470 Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 937 Medium Avocado Green.
Can I get DMC 469 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 469 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 469

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