319 — Pistachio Green very dark
Greens family#25402C
Below: DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark), a dark, muted green shade with hex #25402C and RGB 37, 64, 44. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 319
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Shaded Green
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 319
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 319 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Similar DMC Colors to 319
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 319
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) sits a hair from DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) (ΔE 2.1) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 319 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Pistachio Green very dark turns up.
DMC 319 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 319.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D319, Diamond Drills USA DMC319. A kit legend or drill bag marked 319 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 319
DMC threads that pair well with 319, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC319 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 319
Meet DMC 319, Pistachio Green very dark — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The dramatic and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to forest canopies and cactus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for shamrock designs and frog patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 319 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 319 is Pistachio Green very dark — a dark green thread (hex #25402C, RGB 37, 64, 44). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 319?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) is Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, 78%) and Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark, 78%).
Which DMC threads are close to 319?
The closest DMC threads to 319 are 895 Hunter Green very dark (ΔE 2.1), 890 Pistachio Green ultra dark (ΔE 3.15), and 520 Fern Green dark (ΔE 5.82). These are useful substitutes when 319 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 319 good for?
DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 319.
Is DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 319 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 319?
No. DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 319?
Diamond Dotz D319 and Diamond Drills USA DMC319 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 319 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 319?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 1836 Vert Bouteille (94%), Kreinik Silk Mori 4066 Dark Holly (92%), Madeira Rayon 1103 Hunter Green (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.