DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#4c5826). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium at ΔE 5.4 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark
#4c5826 · RGB 76, 88, 38
Closest to DMC 936 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.0 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.2 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 13.0 loose
DMC 936 color values
| Code | 936 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4c5826 |
| RGB | 76, 88, 38 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.3, a* -13.4, b* 27.1 |
| HSL | 74°, 40 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 67 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.3) |
| DMC color card | row 11-16 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium, ΔE 4.8 |
DMC 936 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 936: the best is Anchor 861 at ΔE 4.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 681 | Forest Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 13.9 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 11.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 936
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 936; the nearest, DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 935 | Avocado Green Dark | #424d21 | 3.8 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | #405230 | 5.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | #5e6b47 | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | #5f6648 | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 937 | Avocado Green Medium | #627133 | 9.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | #587141 | 9.2 | lighter |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 9.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 10.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 936: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 45 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 45.1 |
| 3 lighter | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 43.3 |
| 1 lighter | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 41.9 |
| this color | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 35.3 |
| 1 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 2 darker | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
| 3 darker | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 30.8 |
| 4 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 936
One strand each of DMC 937 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 935, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 936 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #4e5a28 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark + 1 × DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium | #54612b | 3.1 |
| 1 × DMC 987 Forest Green Dark + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #485a31 | 3.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 936
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4c5826; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 936
Substituting DMC 936 takes care: Anchor 861 is more muted (ΔE 4.8), and Madeira 1602 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 936 is number 67 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark and down to DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 936 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 9.0), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.2) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 6.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 936?
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 681 (ΔE 4.8) and Anchor 268 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is DMC 936?
DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #4c5826, RGB 76, 88, 38, L* 35.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 936?
Inside DMC, DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 861 (ΔE 4.8) or Madeira 1602 (ΔE 5.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 937 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 936 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 936?
Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium at ΔE 5.4 (close), then Madeira 1601 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark ΔE 3.8
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 8.1
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 9.2
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 10.1
DMC 936 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 5.4
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.0
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.2
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 13.0