10 — Very Light Tender Green
Yellows family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 10
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 10
DMC threads that pair well with 10, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 10 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 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 397 (Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light, 76%) and Anchor 387 (Beige Brown Very Light, 75%).
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.