166 — Moss Green medium light
Yellows family
Need details on DMC 166? This medium-dark, vivid yellow shade (Moss Green medium light) is hex #A19F20, RGB 161, 159, 32. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 166
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 166
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 166
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 166
DMC threads that pair well with 166, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 166 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 166
Meet DMC 166, Moss Green medium light — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for wheat fields and daffodils. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 166 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 166 is Moss Green medium light — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #A19F20, RGB 161, 159, 32). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 166?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light) is Anchor 279 (Lime Green) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 265 (Avocado Green Very Light, 59%) and Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light, 49%).
Which DMC threads are close to 166?
The closest DMC threads to 166 are 734 Olive Green light (ΔE 6.6), 3819 Moss Green light (ΔE 6.94), and 907 Parrot Green light (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 166 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 166 good for?
DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 166.
What fabric color works best with DMC 166 (Moss Green medium 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, 166 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.