369 — Pistachio Green very light
Greens family
Below: DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light), a light, moderately saturated green shade with hex #C1D49D and RGB 193, 212, 157. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 369
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 369
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 369
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) sits a hair from DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light) (ΔE 2.77) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 369
DMC threads that pair well with 369, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 369 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 369
Known as Pistachio Green very light, DMC 369 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The gentle and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for landscape details and ferns. Expect to see it used in herb gardens and forest canopies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 369 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 369 is Pistachio Green very light — a light green thread (hex #C1D49D, RGB 193, 212, 157). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 369?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) is Anchor 260 (Laurel Green Light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 264 (Avocado Green Ultra Very Light, 69%) and Anchor 253 (Forest Green Ultra Very Light, 66%).
Which DMC threads are close to 369?
The closest DMC threads to 369 are 772 Yellow Green very light (ΔE 2.77), 14 Pale Apple Green (ΔE 4.8), and 15 Apple Green (ΔE 6.48). These are useful substitutes when 369 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 369 good for?
DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 369.
What fabric color works best with DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 369 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.