471 — Avocado Green very light
Greens family
Need details on DMC 471? This medium, moderately saturated green shade (Avocado Green very light) is hex #8D9D54, RGB 141, 157, 84. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 471
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 471
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 471
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 471
DMC threads that pair well with 471, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 471 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 471
Avocado Green very light (catalog code DMC 471) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in nature scenes and holiday projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring landscape details and ferns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 471?
DMC 471 is called Avocado Green very light. It's a medium green shade (hex #8D9D54, RGB 141, 157, 84) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 471?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) is Anchor 265 (Avocado Green Very Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 254 (Forest Green Very Light, 78%) and Anchor 225 (Christmas Green Very Light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 471?
The closest DMC threads to 471 are 3364 Pine Green (ΔE 4.05), 3053 Green Grey (ΔE 6.2), and 3013 Khaki Green light (ΔE 7.03). These are useful substitutes when 471 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 471?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. The medium 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 471 (Avocado Green very 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, 471 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.