What color is DMC 524?

DMC 524 is Very Light Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C4CDAC (RGB 196, 205, 172), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 524?

Anchor 858 is the closest published match for DMC 524. 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 524?

DMC 524 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Fern Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 523 Light Fern Green.

Can I get DMC 524 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 524 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 524 Very Light Fern Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 524.

Code524

NameVery Light Fern Green

Hex#C4CDAC

RGB196, 205, 172

HSL76°, 25%, 74%

CIELAB80.9, -8.8, 15.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 524 is Anchor 858. 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 524 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 524

Color-wheel combinations that start from 524, 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.

524Very Light Fern GreenThis color
340Medium Blue Violet

Analogous

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

3782Light Mocha Brown
524Very Light Fern GreenThis color
564Very Light Jade

Split complementary

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

524Very Light Fern GreenThis color
3840Light Lavender Blue
340Medium Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 524?: DMC 524 is Very Light Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C4CDAC (RGB 196, 205, 172), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 524?: Anchor 858 is the closest published match for DMC 524. 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 524?: DMC 524 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Fern Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 523 Light Fern Green.
Can I get DMC 524 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 524 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 524

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