DMC 987 Dark Forest Green
DMC 987 Dark Forest Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#587141 and RGB 88, 113, 65. The closest substitute is DMC 367 Dark Pistachio Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 987 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Forest Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #587141 |
| RGB | 88, 113, 65 |
| HSL | 91°, 27%, 35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 367 Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 3347 Medium Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 3346 Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 3362 Dark Pine Green | View color | Close |
| 937 Medium Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 3363 Medium Pine 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 987 in patterns
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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