DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark
DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark is a medium, soft green with the screen hex #617a52. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light at ΔE 4.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 5.0 (close).
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DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark
#617a52 · RGB 97, 122, 82
Closest to DMC 367 in other brands
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.5 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 7.4 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 6.9 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.0 loose
DMC 367 color values
| Code | 367 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #617a52 |
| RGB | 97, 122, 82 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.3, a* -17.1, b* 19.0 |
| HSL | 98°, 20 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Green, 51 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.3) |
| DMC color card | row 10-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light, ΔE 4.9 |
DMC 367 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 367: the best is Anchor 860 at ΔE 4.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 216 | Juniper Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 215 | Juniper Medium Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1513 | Gray Green Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 11.8 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 7.4 | similar |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 10.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 16.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 367
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 367; the nearest, DMC 987 Forest Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | #587141 | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3363 | Pine Green Medium | #728256 | 4.8 | a little lighter |
| 320 | Pistachio Green Medium | #69885a | 5.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | #5e6b47 | 6.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 988 | Forest Green Medium | #738b5b | 6.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 7.0 | a little darker |
| 520 | Fern Green Dark | #666d4f | 7.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 163 | Celadon Green Medium | #4d8361 | 7.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 367: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 55 to 43.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 988 | Forest Green Medium | 54.9 |
| 3 lighter | 320 | Pistachio Green Medium | 53.3 |
| 2 lighter | 3363 | Pine Green Medium | 52.1 |
| 1 lighter | 163 | Celadon Green Medium | 50.3 |
| this color | 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | 48.3 |
| 1 darker | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 46.0 |
| 2 darker | 520 | Fern Green Dark | 44.7 |
| 3 darker | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| 4 darker | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 43.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 367
One strand each of DMC 320 and DMC 3362 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 987, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 367 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 320 Pistachio Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark | #647b51 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 320 Pistachio Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark | #647952 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3052 Green Gray Medium + 1 × DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #657c51 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 367
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #617a52; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 367
Substituting DMC 367 takes care: Anchor 860 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.9), and Madeira 1311 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 367 is number 51 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 163 Celadon Green Medium and down to DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 367 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 9.5), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 7.4) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 6.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 367?
Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 4.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 216 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 215 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is DMC 367?
DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #617a52, RGB 97, 122, 82, L* 48.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 367?
Inside DMC, DMC 987 Forest Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, Anchor 860 (ΔE 4.9) or Madeira 1311 (ΔE 5.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 320 and DMC 3362 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 367 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 7.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 367?
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 5.0 (close), then Madeira 1513 at ΔE 7.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 6.0
DMC 367 in other brands
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 4.9
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 5.0
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.5
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 7.4
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 6.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.0