13 — Medium Light Nile Green
Greens family
Looking up DMC 13? It's Medium Light Nile Green, a medium-light green shade (#98C29C / RGB 152, 194, 156). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 13
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 13
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 13
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 13
DMC threads that pair well with 13, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 13 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 13
Known as Medium Light Nile Green, DMC 13 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 13 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 13 is Medium Light Nile Green — a medium-light green thread (hex #98C29C, RGB 152, 194, 156). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 13?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green) is Anchor 203 (Emerald Green Ultra Very Light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 240 (Pistachio Green Light, 80%) and Anchor 206 (Jade Very Light, 78%).
Which DMC threads are close to 13?
The closest DMC threads to 13 are 966 Baby Green medium (ΔE 3.29), 564 Jade very light (ΔE 3.88), and 955 Nile Green light (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 13 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 13 good for?
DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 13.
What fabric color works best with DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 13 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.