320 — Pistachio Green medium
Greens family#5A7F5A
Need details on DMC 320? This medium, muted green shade (Pistachio Green medium) is hex #5A7F5A, RGB 90, 127, 90. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 320
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Fern
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 320
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 320 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 320
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 320
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 320 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 medium turns up.
DMC 320 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 320.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D320, Diamond Drills USA DMC320. A kit legend or drill bag marked 320 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 320
DMC threads that pair well with 320, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC320 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 320
Meet DMC 320, Pistachio Green medium — a muted, medium thread in the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 320 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 320 is Pistachio Green medium — a medium green thread (hex #5A7F5A, RGB 90, 127, 90). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 320?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) is Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 244 (Pistachio Green Medium, 76%) and Anchor 258 (Forest Green Very Dark, 71%).
Which DMC threads are close to 320?
The closest DMC threads to 320 are 988 Forest Green medium (ΔE 5.91), 562 Jade medium (ΔE 5.99), and 3816 Celadon Green (ΔE 6.62). These are useful substitutes when 320 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 320 good for?
DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 320.
What fabric color works best with DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 320 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 320?
No. DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) 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 320?
Diamond Dotz D320 and Diamond Drills USA DMC320 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 320 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 320?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Mill Hill Beads 00431 (94%), Caron 5011 Moss Green (90%), Fine d'Aubusson 1844 Fine d'Aubusson (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.