What color is DMC 522?

DMC 522 is Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #969E7E (RGB 150, 158, 126), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 522?

Anchor 860 is the closest published match for DMC 522. 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 522?

Among DMC's 4 Fern Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 523 Light Fern Green and the next darker one is DMC 520 Dark Fern Green.

Can I get DMC 522 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 522 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 522 Fern Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 522.

Code522

NameFern Green

Hex#969E7E

RGB150, 158, 126

HSL75°, 14%, 56%

CIELAB63.7, -8.6, 15.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 522 is Anchor 860. 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 Fern Green shades

All 4 DMC Fern 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 522 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 522

Color-wheel combinations that start from 522, 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.

522Fern GreenThis color
28Medium Light Eggplant

Analogous

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

642Dark Beige Gray
522Fern GreenThis color
3053Green Gray

Triadic

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

522Fern GreenThis color
926Medium Gray Green
3836Light Grape

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 522?: DMC 522 is Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #969E7E (RGB 150, 158, 126), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 522?: Anchor 860 is the closest published match for DMC 522. 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 522?: Among DMC's 4 Fern Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 523 Light Fern Green and the next darker one is DMC 520 Dark Fern Green.
Can I get DMC 522 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 522 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 522

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