DMC 700 Green Bright
On screen, DMC 700 Green Bright reads as a dark, vivid green (#07731b). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium at ΔE 3.8 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 700 Green Bright
#07731b · RGB 7, 115, 27
Closest to DMC 700 in other brands
- Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 9.7 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.5 close
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 5.3 close
DMC 700 color values
| Code | 700 |
|---|---|
| Name | Green Bright |
| Hex (screen) | #07731b |
| RGB | 7, 115, 27 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.8, a* -45.6, b* 38.7 |
| HSL | 131°, 89 %, 24 % |
| Color family | Green, 61 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.8) |
| DMC color card | row 11-05 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
DMC 700 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 700: the best is Anchor 228 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 258 | Parrot Green Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1301 | Emerald Green | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 9.7 | similar |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 12.1 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 5.5 | close |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 7.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 3.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 4.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 5.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 19.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 700
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 700; the nearest, DMC 699 Green, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | Green | #056517 | 4.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 8.5 | more muted |
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 8.7 | darker and more muted |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 8.9 | darker and more muted |
| 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | #557822 | 9.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 10.3 | more muted |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 10.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 10.6 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 700: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 53 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 701 | Green Light | 52.8 |
| 3 lighter | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 46.7 |
| 2 lighter | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 46.3 |
| 1 lighter | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| this color | 700 | Green Bright | 41.8 |
| 1 darker | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 2 darker | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 3 darker | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 4 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 700
One strand each of DMC 701 and DMC 890 models at ΔE 3.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 699, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 700 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 701 Green Light + 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #307326 | 3.0 |
| 1 × DMC 701 Green Light + 1 × DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark | #2c742e | 3.3 |
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 701 Green Light | #31761b | 3.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 700
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #07731b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 700
Substituting DMC 700 takes care: Anchor 228 is more muted (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1305 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 700 is number 61 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 987 Forest Green Dark and down to DMC 3346 Hunter Green. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 700 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 9.7), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.5) and Artkal S S71 Jade Green (ΔE 3.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 700?
Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 700 Green Bright (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 245 (ΔE 3.7) and Anchor 258 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is DMC 700?
DMC 700 Green Bright is a dark, vivid green in the green family: hex #07731b, RGB 7, 115, 27, L* 41.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 700?
Inside DMC, DMC 699 Green is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 228 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1305 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 701 and DMC 890 models at ΔE 3.0.
What is DMC 700 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 700?
Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 1301 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 4.7
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 8.7
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 8.9
- DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark ΔE 9.3
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 10.3
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 10.3
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 10.6
DMC 700 in other brands
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 9.7
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 5.3