What color is DMC 471?

DMC 471 is Very Light Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AEBF79 (RGB 174, 191, 121), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 471?

Anchor 266 is the closest published match for DMC 471, and some conversion charts list Anchor 265 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 471?

Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 470 Light Avocado Green.

Can I get DMC 471 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 471 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

471

DMC 471 Very Light Avocado Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 471.

Code471

NameVery Light Avocado Green

Hex#AEBF79

RGB174, 191, 121

HSL75°, 35%, 61%

CIELAB74.6, -17.3, 33.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 471 is Anchor 266 (some charts list 265). 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 471 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 471

Color-wheel combinations that start from 471, 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.

471Very Light Avocado GreenThis color
209Dark Lavender

Analogous

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

371Mustard
471Very Light Avocado GreenThis color
989Forest Green

Triadic

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

471Very Light Avocado GreenThis color
519Sky Blue
553Violet

Split complementary

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

471Very Light Avocado GreenThis color
799Medium Delft Blue
553Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 471?: DMC 471 is Very Light Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AEBF79 (RGB 174, 191, 121), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 471?: Anchor 266 is the closest published match for DMC 471, and some conversion charts list Anchor 265 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 471?: Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 470 Light Avocado Green.
Can I get DMC 471 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 471 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 471

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