3012 — Khaki Green medium
Yellows family
DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #7D7340 and RGB values 125, 115, 64. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3012
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 3012
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3012
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3012
DMC threads that pair well with 3012, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3012 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3012
Khaki Green medium (catalog code DMC 3012) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring daffodils or lemon motifs. Look for it in charts that feature rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3012?
DMC 3012 is called Khaki Green medium. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #7D7340, RGB 125, 115, 64) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3012?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) is Anchor 280 (Yellow Green) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light, 86%) and Anchor 854 (Avocado Light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3012?
The closest DMC threads to 3012 are 370 Mustard medium (ΔE 4.1), 371 Mustard (ΔE 5.51), and 581 Moss Green (ΔE 6.97). These are useful substitutes when 3012 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3012?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium-dark 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 3012 (Khaki Green medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3012 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.