DMC 3346 Hunter Green
DMC 3346 Hunter Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#406A3A and RGB 64, 106, 58. The closest substitute is DMC 987 Dark Forest Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 3346 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hunter Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #406A3A |
| RGB | 64, 106, 58 |
| HSL | 113°, 29%, 32% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 987 Dark Forest Green | View color | Close |
| 319 Very Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 561 Very Dark Jade | View color | Close |
| 3347 Medium Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 367 Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 501 Dark Blue Green | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3346 in patterns
Hunter Green sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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