What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3012?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 855 or 843 for DMC 3012 Khaki Green Md. By color, the closest Anchor is 855 (74% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 3012 Khaki Green Md
- Anchor equivalent
- 855 or 843
- Closest DMC substitute
- 470 83%
Out of DMC 3012 Khaki Green Md, 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
- #A6A75D
- RGB
- 166, 167, 93
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3012
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3012 Khaki Green Md, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 470Avocado Grn Lt83% · Closest
- 581Moss Green82% · Closest
- 733Olive Green Md82% · Closest
- 3013Khaki Green Lt81% · Closest
- 471Avocado Grn V Lt80% · Closest
- 734Olive Green Lt79% · Closest
DMC 3012 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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| 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 3012
- Weeks Dye Works: 1256 Thyme, 1261 Celadon, 2205 Grasshopper (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
- Classic Colorworks: 113 Wasabi
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 544 or 255; Paternayan 652 or 695. 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 3012 Khaki Green Md.
Stitching with DMC 3012
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 3012?
The closest other DMC colors are 470 Avocado Grn Lt (83%), 581 Moss Green (82%), 733 Olive Green Md (82%). 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 3012 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.