904 — Parrot Green very dark
Greens family
DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #345F25 and RGB values 52, 95, 37. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 904
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 904
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 904
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 904
DMC threads that pair well with 904, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 904 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 904
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, DMC 904 carries the name Parrot Green very dark with true green tones. Its steady and deep presence shines in moss textures and avocado themes alike. Pull this thread for foliage or nature scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 904?
DMC 904 is called Parrot Green very dark. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #345F25, RGB 52, 95, 37) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 904?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark) is Anchor 228 (Christmas Green Medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 229 (Christmas Green Dark, 73%) and Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 904?
The closest DMC threads to 904 are 987 Forest Green dark (ΔE 4.55), 3346 Hunter Green (ΔE 5.55), and 905 Parrot Green dark (ΔE 6.68). These are useful substitutes when 904 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 904?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 904 has a contrast ratio of about 7.5:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.