What color is DMC 701?

DMC 701 is Light Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2EA13F (RGB 46, 161, 63), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 701?

Anchor 227 is the closest published match for DMC 701. 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 701?

Among DMC's 5 Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3851 Light Bright Green and the next darker one is DMC 700 Bright Green.

Can I get DMC 701 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 701 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

701

DMC 701 Light Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 701.

Code701

NameLight Green

Hex#2EA13F

RGB46, 161, 63

HSL129°, 56%, 41%

CIELAB58.4, -52.1, 41.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 701 is Anchor 227. 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 Green shades

All 5 DMC 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 701 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 701

Color-wheel combinations that start from 701, 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.

701Light GreenThis color
552Medium Violet

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

701Light GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry
355Dark Terra Cotta

Split complementary

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

701Light GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry
3803Dark Mauve

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 701?: DMC 701 is Light Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2EA13F (RGB 46, 161, 63), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 701?: Anchor 227 is the closest published match for DMC 701. 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 701?: Among DMC's 5 Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3851 Light Bright Green and the next darker one is DMC 700 Bright Green.
Can I get DMC 701 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 701 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 701

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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