320 — Pistachio Green medium
Greens family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 320
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 320
DMC threads that pair well with 320, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 320 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 215 (Misty Green Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 209 (Jade Medium, 76%) and Anchor 243 (Pistachio Green Medium Dark, 74%).
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.