What color is DMC 523?

DMC 523 is Light Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #ABB197 (RGB 171, 177, 151), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 523?

Anchor 859 is the closest published match for DMC 523. 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 523?

Among DMC's 4 Fern Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 524 Very Light Fern Green and the next darker one is DMC 522 Fern Green.

Can I get DMC 523 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 523 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 523 Light Fern Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 523.

Code523

NameLight Fern Green

Hex#ABB197

RGB171, 177, 151

HSL74°, 14%, 64%

CIELAB71.1, -6.8, 12.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 523 is Anchor 859. 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 523 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 523

Color-wheel combinations that start from 523, 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.

523Light Fern GreenThis color
160Medium Blue Gray

Analogous

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

3023Light Brown Gray
523Light Fern GreenThis color
3053Green Gray

Triadic

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

523Light Fern GreenThis color
926Medium Gray Green
3042Light Antique Violet

Split complementary

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

523Light Fern GreenThis color
160Medium Blue Gray
340Medium Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 523?: DMC 523 is Light Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #ABB197 (RGB 171, 177, 151), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 523?: Anchor 859 is the closest published match for DMC 523. 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 523?: Among DMC's 4 Fern Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 524 Very Light Fern Green and the next darker one is DMC 522 Fern Green.
Can I get DMC 523 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 523 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 523

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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