DMC 986 Very Dark Forest Green
DMC 986 Very Dark Forest Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#405230 and RGB 64, 82, 48. The closest substitute is DMC 935 Dark Avocado Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 986 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Forest Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #405230 |
| RGB | 64, 82, 48 |
| HSL | 92°, 26%, 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 935 Dark Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 936 Very Dark Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 3362 Dark Pine Green | View color | Close |
| 3051 Dark Green Gray | View color | Close |
| 520 Dark Fern Green | View color | Similar |
| 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio 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 986 in patterns
Very Dark Forest 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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