DMC 12
DMC 12 Tender Green
DMC 12 is “Tender Green”, a color from the green family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 12
- Catalog name
- Tender Green
- Color family
- Green
- Approximate screen color
#CDD99A- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-876 Matte Opaque Lime AB
#B8C981
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 12?
DMC 12 is the floss DMC calls “Tender Green”, from the green family. Its approximate screen color is #CDD99A.
What can I use instead of DMC 12?
The closest shades to DMC 12 in the same family are DMC 11, DMC 15, DMC 3348. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 12 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.