What color is DMC 470?

DMC 470 is Light Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94AB4F (RGB 148, 171, 79), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 470?

Anchor 267 is the closest published match for DMC 470, and some conversion charts list Anchor 266 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 470?

Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 471 Very Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 469 Avocado Green.

Can I get DMC 470 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 470 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

470

DMC 470 Light Avocado Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 470.

Code470

NameLight Avocado Green

Hex#94AB4F

RGB148, 171, 79

HSL75°, 37%, 49%

CIELAB66.5, -22.2, 44.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 470 is Anchor 267 (some charts list 266). 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 470 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 470

Color-wheel combinations that start from 470, 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.

470Light Avocado GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

831Medium Golden Olive
470Light Avocado GreenThis color
703Chartreuse

Triadic

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

470Light Avocado GreenThis color
518Light Wedgewood
33Fuschia

Split complementary

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

470Light Avocado GreenThis color
798Dark Delft Blue
552Medium Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 470?: DMC 470 is Light Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94AB4F (RGB 148, 171, 79), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 470?: Anchor 267 is the closest published match for DMC 470, and some conversion charts list Anchor 266 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 470?: Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 471 Very Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 469 Avocado Green.
Can I get DMC 470 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 470 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 470

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