772 — Yellow Green very light
Greens family
Looking up DMC 772? It's Yellow Green very light, a light green shade (#C2DA97 / RGB 194, 218, 151). 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 772
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 772
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 772
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) is so near (ΔE 2.77), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 772
DMC threads that pair well with 772, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 772 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 772
DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 772 look like?
DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light) is a light shade in the greens family with hex #C2DA97 and RGB 194, 218, 151. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 772?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light) is Anchor 264 (Avocado Green Ultra Very Light) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 259 (Laurel Green Very Light, 58%) and Anchor 260 (Laurel Green Light, 57%).
What DMC colors are similar to 772?
The closest DMC threads to 772 are 369 Pistachio Green very light (ΔE 2.77), 15 Apple Green (ΔE 5.2), and 14 Pale Apple Green (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when 772 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 772?
Reach for DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 772.
What fabric color works best with DMC 772 (Yellow 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, 772 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.