164 — Forest Green light
Greens family
Looking up DMC 164? It's Forest Green light, a medium-light green shade (#87BF78 / RGB 135, 191, 120). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 164
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 164
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 164
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 164
DMC threads that pair well with 164, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 164 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 164
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, DMC 164 carries the name Forest Green light with true green tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for ferns and herb gardens. It also turns up in patterns built around forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 164?
DMC 164 is called Forest Green light. It's a medium-light green shade (hex #87BF78, RGB 135, 191, 120) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 164?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 164 (Forest Green light) is Anchor 241 (Pistachio Green) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 203 (Emerald Green Ultra Very Light, 68%) and Anchor 225 (Christmas Green Very Light, 62%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 164?
The closest DMC threads to 164 are 966 Baby Green medium (ΔE 4.82), 954 Nile Green (ΔE 6.08), and 3348 Yellow Green light (ΔE 7.7). These are useful substitutes when 164 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 164?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 164 (Forest Green light) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 164 (Forest Green light)?
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, 164 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.