DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#1b5300). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close).
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DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark
#1b5300 · RGB 27, 83, 0
Closest to DMC 895 in other brands
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 16.0 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 13.9 loose
DMC 895 color values
| Code | 895 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hunter Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1b5300 |
| RGB | 27, 83, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.4, a* -33.1, b* 37.5 |
| HSL | 100°, 100 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 72 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.4) |
| DMC color card | row 10-25 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark, ΔE 5.2 |
DMC 895 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 895: the best is Madeira 1406 at ΔE 4.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 16.0 | loose |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 16.4 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 14.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 13.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 895
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 895; the nearest, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 3.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 699 | Green | #056517 | 6.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 7.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 8.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 935 | Avocado Green Dark | #424d21 | 10.1 | more muted |
| 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | #4c5826 | 10.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 10.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 700 | Green Bright | #07731b | 10.6 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 895: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 37 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 3 lighter | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 lighter | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 35.3 |
| 1 lighter | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| this color | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 1 darker | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 28.3 |
| 2 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
| 3 darker | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 22.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 895
The best modelled blend lands at ΔE 3.5, no closer than DMC 3345 alone (ΔE 3.1), so blends here are for texture rather than accuracy.
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 895 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 699 Green + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #225318 | 3.5 |
| 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #235c1a | 3.9 |
| 1 × DMC 699 Green + 1 × DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark | #2f5a1c | 4.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 895
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1b5300; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 895
Substituting DMC 895 takes care: Anchor 268 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 5.2), and Madeira 1406 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 895 is number 72 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark and down to DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 895 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 16.0), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 8.9) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 5.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 895?
Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.2, close). Runners-up: Anchor 246 (ΔE 5.6) and Anchor 245 (ΔE 7.0).
What color is DMC 895?
DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #1b5300, RGB 27, 83, 0, L* 30.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 895?
Inside DMC, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 268 (ΔE 5.2) or Madeira 1406 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 699 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 3.5.
What is DMC 895 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 16.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 8.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 895?
Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 1313 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 3.1
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 6.4
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 7.7
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.8
- DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark ΔE 10.1
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 10.1
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 10.6
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 10.6
DMC 895 in other brands
- Anchor 268 Avocado Medium Dark ΔE 5.2
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 16.0
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 13.9