3013 — Khaki Green light
Yellows family
Looking up DMC 3013? It's Khaki Green light, a medium yellow shade (#A39F6A / RGB 163, 159, 106). 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 3013
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 3013
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3013
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 3013
DMC threads that pair well with 3013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3013 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3013
DMC 3013 is the floss known as Khaki Green light: a muted, medium member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It also turns up in patterns built around bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3013 look like?
DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A39F6A and RGB 163, 159, 106. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3013?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) is Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light, 79%) and Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium, 65%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3013?
The closest DMC threads to 3013 are 372 Mustard light (ΔE 5.32), 3053 Green Grey (ΔE 6.64), and 3364 Pine Green (ΔE 6.69). These are useful substitutes when 3013 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3013?
Reach for DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3013.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3013 (Khaki 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, 3013 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.