DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#C2DA97
RGB
194, 218, 151
HSL
81°, 48%, 72%
Lab
83.9, -19.2, 30.4
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
81°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for DMC 772

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 772 Yellow Green very light

Madeira

Laurel Green Very Light 1604 76% Approx
2405 2405 66% Approx
Forest Green Very Light 1409 65% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 1309 63% Fair
Lemon Light 0102 46% Fair

J&P Coates

Mint Green Light 6030 66% Approx
Parrot Green Medium Light 6001 61% Fair
Avocado Medium Light 6266 58% Fair
Parrot Green Very Light 6253 57% Fair
Loden Green Very Light 6250 56% Fair

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 78% Approx
Yellow Green Very Light 45194 72% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 70% Approx
Nile Green Light 45290 57% Fair
Jade Very Light 45130 56% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 323 323 80% Good
Cosmo 629 629 79% Approx
Cosmo 116 116 77% Approx
Cosmo 630A 630A 75% Approx
Cosmo 682 682 71% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Lemon Lime Lemon Lime 45% Fair
Tomatillo Tomatillo 32% Fair
Tufted Yellow Tufted Yellow 20% Fair
Sea Oats Sea Oats 18% Fair
Wasabi Wasabi 17% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Wasabi 1120 75% Approx
Butter Bean 1189 74% Approx
Eucalyptus (obsolete 2146 73% Approx
Granny Smith (obsole 2191 68% Approx
Artichoke 1183 61% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Old Covered Bridge 0116 66% Approx
Daisy 0660 54% Fair
Spring Grass 0180 52% Fair
Kiwi 0191 52% Fair
Mint Jubilee 0192 51% Fair

Valdani

Yellow Green very light 8A 100% Excellent
Forest Green light 1262 48% Fair
Avocado Green ultra O543 46% Fair
Yellow Beige light O549 39% Fair
Off White 4 37% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 69% Approx
Baby Chick 002 51% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 36% Fair
Tomatillo 074 34% Fair
Summer Spray 088 32% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 772

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 772

DMC threads that pair well with 772, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.