15 — Apple Green
Yellows family
Need details on DMC 15? This medium-light, vivid yellow shade (Apple Green) is hex #CDD684, RGB 205, 214, 132. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 15
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 15
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 15
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 15
DMC threads that pair well with 15, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 15 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 15
DMC 15 (Apple Green) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. With a balanced and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in canary themes and sunflowers. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring highlights and warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 15 look like?
DMC 15 (Apple Green) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #CDD684 and RGB 205, 214, 132. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 15?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 15 (Apple Green) is Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 264 (Avocado Green Ultra Very Light, 55%) and Anchor 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light, 52%).
What DMC colors are similar to 15?
The closest DMC threads to 15 are 14 Pale Apple Green (ΔE 4.11), 11 Light Tender Green (ΔE 4.16), and 772 Yellow Green very light (ΔE 5.2). These are useful substitutes when 15 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 15?
Reach for DMC 15 (Apple Green) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 15.
What fabric color works best with DMC 15 (Apple 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, 15 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.