DMC 989 Forest Green
DMC 989 Forest Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#8DA675 and RGB 141, 166, 117. The closest substitute is DMC 3364 Pine Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 989 |
|---|---|
| Name | Forest Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #8DA675 |
| RGB | 141, 166, 117 |
| HSL | 91°, 22%, 55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3364 Pine Green | View color | Close |
| 3052 Medium Green Gray | View color | Close |
| 988 Medium Forest Green | View color | Close |
| 3053 Light Green Gray | View color | Close |
| 368 Light Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 522 Fern 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 989 in patterns
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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