16 — Light Chartreuse
Yellows family
Below: DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse), a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #B0B56A and RGB 176, 181, 106. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 16
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 16
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 16
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 16
DMC threads that pair well with 16, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 16 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 16
Meet DMC 16, Light Chartreuse — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The easygoing and clear character of this shade lends itself well to sunflowers and highlights. Stitchers frequently choose it for warm backgrounds and golden accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 16 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 16 is Light Chartreuse — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #B0B56A, RGB 176, 181, 106). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 16?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) is Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 264 (Avocado Green Ultra Very Light, 72%) and Anchor 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light, 65%).
Which DMC threads are close to 16?
The closest DMC threads to 16 are 472 Avocado Green ultra light (ΔE 3.62), 3348 Yellow Green light (ΔE 4.07), and 165 Moss Green very light (ΔE 7.32). These are useful substitutes when 16 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 16 good for?
DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. 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 16.
What fabric color works best with DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse)?
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, 16 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.