895 — Hunter Green very dark
Greens family
Below: DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark), a dark, muted green shade with hex #253D25 and RGB 37, 61, 37. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 895
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 895
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 895
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark) is so near (ΔE 2.1), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 895
DMC threads that pair well with 895, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 895 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 895
DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) is a dark, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. The bold and brooding mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 895 look like?
DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #253D25 and RGB 37, 61, 37. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 895?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) is Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark, 81%) and Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 895?
The closest DMC threads to 895 are 319 Pistachio Green very dark (ΔE 2.1), 890 Pistachio Green ultra dark (ΔE 3.06), and 3345 Hunter Green dark (ΔE 5.9). These are useful substitutes when 895 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 895?
Reach for DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 895.
Is DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 895 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.