10 — Very Light Tender Green
Yellows family#CECEB8
Need details on DMC 10? This light, muted yellow shade (Very Light Tender Green) is hex #CECEB8, RGB 206, 206, 184. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 10
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Lemon Sherbert
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 10
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 10 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 10
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 10
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 10 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Very Light Tender Green turns up.
DMC 10 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 10.
Diamond painting: 10 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 10
DMC threads that pair well with 10, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC10 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 10
Meet DMC 10, Very Light Tender Green — a muted, light thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as quiet and understated, perfect for wheat fields and daffodils. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 10 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 10 is Very Light Tender Green — a light yellow thread (hex #CECEB8, RGB 206, 206, 184). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 10?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) is Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra Very Light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1042 (Sea Foam Green Very Light, 79%) and Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 10?
The closest DMC threads to 10 are 822 Beige Grey light (ΔE 5.09), 3072 Beaver Grey very light (ΔE 5.96), and 3866 Mocha Brown ultra very light (ΔE 6.38). These are useful substitutes when 10 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 10 good for?
DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 10.
What fabric color works best with DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 10 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 10?
No. DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 10?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3165 св.серый (93%), Caron 1035 Olive Gray (91%), Rainbow Gallery S961 Cream (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.