DMC 520 Dark Fern Green
DMC 520 Dark Fern Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#666D4F and RGB 102, 109, 79. The closest substitute is DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 520 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Fern Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #666D4F |
| RGB | 102, 109, 79 |
| HSL | 74°, 16%, 37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3051 Dark Green Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3362 Dark Pine Green | View color | Very close |
| 367 Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 640 Very Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 3363 Medium Pine Green | View color | Close |
| 535 Very Light Ash Gray | 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 520 in patterns
Dark Fern 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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