699 — Christmas Green
Teals family
DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is a dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #005F3D and RGB values 0, 95, 61. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 699
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 699
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 699
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 699 (Christmas Green) sits a hair from DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) (ΔE 2.02) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 699
DMC threads that pair well with 699, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 699 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 699
Known as Christmas Green, DMC 699 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring mermaid motifs or sea glass tones. Look for it in charts that feature tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 699 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 699 is Christmas Green — a dark teal thread (hex #005F3D, RGB 0, 95, 61). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 699?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 216 (Misty Green Medium, 66%) and Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 699?
The closest DMC threads to 699 are 909 Emerald Green very dark (ΔE 2.02), 505 Jade Green (ΔE 3.83), and 3818 Emerald Green ultra very dark (ΔE 5.5). These are useful substitutes when 699 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 699 good for?
DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. 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 699.
Is DMC 699 (Christmas Green) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 699 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.