DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark
DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark is a medium, rich green with the screen hex #557822. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 267 Avocado Medium at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close).
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DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark
#557822 · RGB 85, 120, 34
Closest to DMC 904 in other brands
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 8.0 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.5 similar
DMC 904 color values
| Code | 904 |
|---|---|
| Name | Parrot Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #557822 |
| RGB | 85, 120, 34 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.3, a* -26.7, b* 41.3 |
| HSL | 84°, 56 %, 30 % |
| Color family | Green, 53 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.3) |
| DMC color card | row 11-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 267 Avocado Medium, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 904 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 904: the best is Anchor 267 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 267 | Avocado Medium | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 258 | Parrot Green Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1407 | Hunter Green | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 13.6 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 5.0 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 8.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 5.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 9.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 9.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 19.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 904
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 904; the nearest, DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 937 | Avocado Green Medium | #627133 | 5.4 | more muted |
| 905 | Parrot Green Dark | #628a28 | 6.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 469 | Avocado Green | #72843c | 7.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | #587141 | 7.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 701 | Green Light | #3f8f29 | 9.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 700 | Green Bright | #07731b | 9.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | #617a52 | 9.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 9.6 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 904: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 53 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 905 | Parrot Green Dark | 52.9 |
| 3 lighter | 701 | Green Light | 52.8 |
| 2 lighter | 469 | Avocado Green | 52.3 |
| 1 lighter | 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | 48.3 |
| this color | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 46.3 |
| 1 darker | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 45.1 |
| 2 darker | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| 3 darker | 700 | Green Bright | 41.8 |
| 4 darker | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 904
One strand each of DMC 905 and DMC 936 models at ΔE 2.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 937, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 904 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark + 1 × DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark | #587427 | 2.0 |
| 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright + 1 × DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark | #5e7727 | 2.2 |
| 1 × DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark + 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark | #497520 | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 904
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #557822; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 904
Substituting DMC 904 takes care: Anchor 267 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1413 is more saturated (ΔE 4.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 904 is number 53 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark and down to DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 904 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 8.0), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 5.0) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 5.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 904?
Anchor 267 Avocado Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 258 (ΔE 5.5) and Anchor 257 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is DMC 904?
DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark is a medium, rich green in the green family: hex #557822, RGB 85, 120, 34, L* 46.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 904?
Inside DMC, DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, Anchor 267 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1413 (ΔE 4.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 905 and DMC 936 models at ΔE 2.0.
What is DMC 904 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 5.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 904?
Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close), then Madeira 1504 at ΔE 4.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 9.3
- DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark ΔE 9.6
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 9.6
DMC 904 in other brands
- Anchor 267 Avocado Medium ΔE 3.4
- Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- Perler Olive ΔE 8.0
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.5