DMC #471 is a soft, mossy yellow-green. It's the color of young avocado and sun-dappled lichen.
Product Details
- Color: Very Light Avocado Green
- Thread type: 6-strand divisible cotton floss
- Skein length: 8.7 yards (8 meters)
- Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
- Colorfast: Fade- and bleed-resistant; safe for washing
Best Used For
- Pale foliage highlights and sun-facing leaf surfaces in botanical embroidery
- Moss, lichen, and forest floor texture work
- Sage, herbs, and kitchen garden embroidery
- Avocado, lime, and green food motifs
- Spring and new growth themed designs
- Soft, muted nature palettes with warm yellow-green tones
- Background foliage and distant tree canopy in landscape work
- Cottage garden, vintage botanical, and William Morris-inspired designs
- Pairing with warm neutrals and earth tones for naturalistic compositions