469 — Avocado Green
Yellows family
Need details on DMC 469? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade (Avocado Green) is hex #575F23, RGB 87, 95, 35. 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 469
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 469
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 469
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 469 (Avocado Green) sits a hair from DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) (ΔE 1.93) — 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 469
DMC threads that pair well with 469, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 469 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 469
Meet DMC 469, Avocado Green — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and grounded, perfect for sunflowers and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 469 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 469 is Avocado Green — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #575F23, RGB 87, 95, 35). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 469?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 469 (Avocado Green) is Anchor 267 (Avocado Green Medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark, 75%) and Anchor 258 (Forest Green Very Dark, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 469?
The closest DMC threads to 469 are 580 Moss Green dark (ΔE 1.93), 3346 Hunter Green (ΔE 5.03), and 3011 Khaki Green dark (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when 469 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 469 good for?
DMC 469 (Avocado Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. 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 469.
What fabric color works best with DMC 469 (Avocado Green)?
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, 469 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.