16 — Light Chartreuse
Yellows family#B0B56A
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.
About DMC 16
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Sprout
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 16
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 16 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) in any brand.
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.
DMC 16 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 Light Chartreuse turns up.
DMC 16 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 16.
Diamond painting: 16 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 16
DMC threads that pair well with 16, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC16 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 265 (Avocado Green Very Light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light, 67%) and Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light, 63%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 16?
No. DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) 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 16?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needlepoint Inc Silk 252 Leaf Green (94%), Bella Lusso 0762 Lemon Ice (90%), Kreinik 045 Confetti Gold (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.