DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark reads as a dark, soft green (#405230). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark (ΔE 1.3, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark
#405230 · RGB 64, 82, 48
Closest to DMC 986 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.9 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.5 similar
DMC 986 color values
| Code | 986 |
|---|---|
| Name | Forest Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #405230 |
| RGB | 64, 82, 48 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.6, a* -14.0, b* 17.7 |
| HSL | 92°, 26 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 70 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.6) |
| DMC color card | row 10-19 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium, ΔE 2.8 |
DMC 986 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 986: the best is Madeira 1514 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 269 | Avocado Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 13.5 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 11.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 986
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 986; the nearest, DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 935 | Avocado Green Dark | #424d21 | 4.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | #4c5826 | 5.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 8.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 934 | Avocado Green Black | #313919 | 8.4 | darker |
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | #5f6648 | 9.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 9.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | #5e6b47 | 9.4 | lighter |
Shading DMC 986: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 42 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 41.9 |
| 3 lighter | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 2 lighter | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 1 lighter | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 35.3 |
| this color | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
| 1 darker | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 30.8 |
| 2 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 3 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
| 4 darker | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 22.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 986
One strand each of DMC 895 and DMC 3021 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 935, ΔE 4.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 986 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark | #3c4f2d | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark + 1 × DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark | #3c5231 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark | #465939 | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 986
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #405230; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 986
Anchor 861 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 986. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 986 is number 70 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark and down to DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 986 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 8.8), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.9) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 5.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 986?
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 269 (ΔE 4.6) and Anchor 862 (ΔE 4.7).
What color is DMC 986?
DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #405230, RGB 64, 82, 48, L* 32.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 986?
Inside DMC, DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.4). From other brands, Anchor 861 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 1514 (ΔE 1.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 895 and DMC 3021 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 986 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 986?
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark at ΔE 1.3 (very close), then Madeira 2603 at ΔE 3.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark ΔE 4.4
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.3
- DMC 934 Avocado Green Black ΔE 8.4
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 9.1
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 9.2
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 9.4
DMC 986 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 2.8
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 1.3
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.8
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.9
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.5