890 — Pistachio Green ultra dark
Greens family
Below: DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark), a dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #1B3623 and RGB 27, 54, 35. 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 890
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 890
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 890
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) sits a hair from DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) (ΔE 3.06) — 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 890
DMC threads that pair well with 890, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 890 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 890
Meet DMC 890, Pistachio Green ultra dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The strong and confident 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 890 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 890 is Pistachio Green ultra dark — a dark green thread (hex #1B3623, RGB 27, 54, 35). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 890?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) is Anchor 230 (Emerald Green) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark, 85%) and Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark, 85%).
Which DMC threads are close to 890?
The closest DMC threads to 890 are 895 Hunter Green very dark (ΔE 3.06), 319 Pistachio Green very dark (ΔE 3.15), and 500 Blue Green very dark (ΔE 6.43). These are useful substitutes when 890 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 890 good for?
DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra 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 890.
Is DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 890 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.