15 — Apple Green
Yellows family#CDD684
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.
About DMC 15
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Spring Onion
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 15
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 15 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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Other threads & beads
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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 15 (Apple Green) in any brand.
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.
DMC 15 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 Apple Green turns up.
DMC 15 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 15.
Diamond painting: 15 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 15
DMC threads that pair well with 15, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC15 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 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light, 93%) and Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light, 69%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 15?
No. DMC 15 (Apple 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 15?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1690 (95%), Anchor Marlitt 1029 Yellow Green very light (91%), Planet Earth Pepperpot 080 limeade (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.