DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#98C29C
RGB
152, 194, 156
HSL
126°, 26%, 68%
Lab
74.6, -21.4, 14.6
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
26%
Muted
Hue
126°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for DMC 13

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 13 Medium Light Nile Green

Madeira

2405 2405 67% Approx
2409 2409 64% Fair
Grey Green Very Light 1511 62% Fair
Leaf Green Light 1211 62% Fair
Yellow Green Ultra Very Light 1209 55% Fair

J&P Coates

Mint Green Medium 6225 90% Good
Sea Green Medium Light 6185 77% Approx
Mint Green Light 6030 73% Approx
Spruce Medium Light 6210 69% Approx
Laurel Green 6316 58% Fair

Sullivans

Baby Green Medium 45299 93% Good
Jade Light 45129 80% Good
Jade Very Light 45130 77% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 71% Approx
Blue Green Very Light 45113 64% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 317 317 85% Good
Cosmo 533A 533A 85% Good
Cosmo 316A 316A 83% Good
Cosmo 334 334 79% Approx
Cosmo 842 842 70% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Tropical Paradise Tropical Paradise 49% Fair
Tomatillo Tomatillo 34% Fair
Lemon Lime Lemon Lime 33% Fair
Wasabi Wasabi 26% Fair
Meadow Green Meadow Green 25% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Meadow 2176 60% Fair
Granny Smith (obsole 2191 57% Fair
Malachite 2144 53% Fair
Artichoke 1183 53% Fair
Island Breeze 2133 52% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Mint Jubilee 0192 68% Approx
Silver Fern 0114 64% Fair
Celery 0170 43% Fair
Spring Grass 0180 38% Fair
Kiwi 0191 34% Fair

Valdani

Jade very light O543A 81% Good
Forest Green light 1262 61% Fair
Celadon Green light JP9 60% Fair
Pistachio Green light 821 54% Fair
Yellow Green very light 8A 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 48% Fair
Lettuce Leaf 020 43% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 39% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 33% Fair
Green Onion 017 29% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 13

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 13

DMC threads that pair well with 13, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.