DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#5A7F5A
RGB
90, 127, 90
HSL
120°, 17%, 43%
Lab
49.6, -20.9, 16.1
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for DMC 320

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 320 Pistachio Green medium

Madeira

Pistachio Green Medium 1311 80% Good
Laurel Green Light 1603 75% Approx
Turquoise Dark 1202 67% Approx
Leaf Green Very Dark 1214 63% Fair
Sea Foam Green Medium 1703 60% Fair

J&P Coates

Spruce Medium 6213 86% Good
Emerald Medium Light 6239 72% Approx
Emerald Medium 6226 64% Fair
Mint Green Dark 6205 63% Fair
Juniper Medium Dark 6018 59% Fair

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Medium 45061 92% Good
Jade Medium 45128 82% Good
Forest Green Medium 45309 67% Approx
Bright Green Dark 45448 60% Fair
Forest Green 45310 58% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 924 924 75% Approx
Cosmo 319 319 74% Approx
Cosmo 337 337 69% Approx
Cosmo 845 845 68% Approx
Cosmo 2535 2535 65% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Fancy Gr. Nancy Fancy Gr. Nancy 72% Approx
Frozen Margarita Frozen Margarita 69% Approx
Little Sprout Little Sprout 63% Fair
Four Leaf Clover Four Leaf Clover 60% Fair
Key Largo Key Largo 60% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Pistachio 2206 86% Good
Verdigris 1280 74% Approx
Bayberry 2166 73% Approx
Ivy 2198 70% Approx
Emerald 2171 66% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Mistletoe 0113 56% Fair
Forest Glade 0190 52% Fair
Pine 0120 47% Fair
Blue Spruce 0140 39% Fair
Moss 0194 33% Fair

Valdani

Pistachio Green medium 822 100% Excellent
Forest Green medium 19 70% Approx
Jade medium O526 70% Approx
Fern Green M93 62% Fair
Pistachio Green dark 823 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 70% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 58% Fair
Shamrock 028 55% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 49% Fair
Poblano Pepper 069 39% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 320

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 320

DMC threads that pair well with 320, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.