What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 703?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 238 for DMC 703 Chartreuse. By color, the closest Anchor is 238 (91% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 703 Chartreuse
- Anchor equivalent
- 238
- Closest DMC substitute
- 906 91%
Out of DMC 703 Chartreuse, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #7BB547
- RGB
- 123, 181, 71
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 703
The DMC colors closest to DMC 703 Chartreuse, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 906Parrot Green Md91% · Great
- 470Avocado Grn Lt82% · Closest
- 702Kelly Green81% · Closest
- 704Chartreuse Bright77% · Closest
- 471Avocado Grn V Lt75% · Closest
- 581Moss Green73% · Closest
DMC 703 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 703
- The Gentle Art: 0180 Spring Grass (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 425 or 254; Paternayan 697 or 696. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC greens, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 703 Chartreuse.
Stitching with DMC 703
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 703?
The closest other DMC colors are 906 Parrot Green Md (91%), 470 Avocado Grn Lt (82%), 702 Kelly Green (81%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 703 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.