DMC 699 Green
DMC 699 Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#056517 and RGB 5, 101, 23. The closest substitute is DMC 700 Bright Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 699 |
|---|---|
| Name | Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #056517 |
| RGB | 5, 101, 23 |
| HSL | 131°, 91%, 21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 700 Bright Green | View color | Close |
| 3345 Dark Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 895 Very Dark Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 319 Very Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Similar |
| 904 Very Dark Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 3346 Hunter Green | View color | Similar |
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 699 in patterns
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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