895 — Hunter Green very dark
Greens family#253D25
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 Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 895
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Bottle Green
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 895
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 895 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 895 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Hunter Green very dark turns up.
DMC 895 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 895.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D895, Diamond Drills USA DMC895. A kit legend or drill bag marked 895 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 895
DMC threads that pair well with 895, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC895 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 1044 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark, 70%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 895?
No. DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 895?
Diamond Dotz D895 and Diamond Drills USA DMC895 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 895 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 895?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 4180 Grass Green Ultra Dark (93%), Luca-S 272 (90%), Rainbow Gallery S1158 Medium Fern Green (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.