703 — Chartreuse
Greens family
Looking up DMC 703? It's Chartreuse, a medium green shade (#60A746 / RGB 96, 167, 70). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 703
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 703
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 703
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 703
DMC threads that pair well with 703, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 703 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 703
Known as Chartreuse, DMC 703 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a steady and rich look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 703 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 703 is Chartreuse — a medium green thread (hex #60A746, RGB 96, 167, 70). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 703?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 703 (Chartreuse) is Anchor 238 (Chartreuse) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 225 (Christmas Green Very Light, 73%) and Anchor 241 (Pistachio Green, 61%).
Which DMC threads are close to 703?
The closest DMC threads to 703 are 704 Chartreuse bright (ΔE 4.28), 989 Forest Green (ΔE 8.36), and 164 Forest Green light (ΔE 9.25). These are useful substitutes when 703 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 703 good for?
DMC 703 (Chartreuse) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 703.
What fabric color works best with DMC 703 (Chartreuse)?
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, 703 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.