DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#345F25
RGB
52, 95, 37
HSL
104°, 44%, 26%
Lab
36.1, -27.1, 28.1
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
104°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for DMC 904

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 904 Parrot Green very dark

Madeira

Hunter Green 1407 68% Approx
Pistachio Green Dark 1312 68% Approx
Christmas Green Dark 2704 65% Approx
Green 1403 65% Approx
Jade Dark 1206 60% Fair

J&P Coates

Emerald Medium Dark 6227 68% Approx
Olive Green Dark 6267 65% Approx
Parrot Green Dark 6258 64% Fair
Emerald Medium 6226 62% Fair
Laurel Green Dark 6270 58% Fair

Sullivans

Christmas Green 45159 80% Good
Emerald Green Very Dark 45257 79% Approx
Parrot Green Dark 45254 76% Approx
Pistachio Green Dark 45080 73% Approx
Forest Green Dark 45308 73% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 329 329 85% Good
Cosmo 634 634 82% Good
Cosmo 2120 2120 78% Approx
Cosmo 328 328 77% Approx
Cosmo 338 338 75% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Fields of Green Fields of Green 94% Good
Fancy Gr. Nancy Fancy Gr. Nancy 53% Fair
Four Leaf Clover Four Leaf Clover 53% Fair
Jolly Holly Jolly Holly 52% Fair
Steamed Broccoli Steamed Broccoli 49% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Cypress 2153 55% Fair
Moss 2201 48% Fair
Lucky 4111 46% Fair
Kudzu 2200 43% Fair
Terrapin 1274 43% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Green With Envy 0196 46% Fair
Moss 0194 23% Fair
Pine 0120 20% Fair
Dragonfly 0960 16% Fair
Blue Spruce 0140 15% Fair

Valdani

Forest Green dark O519 77% Approx
Forest Green very dark O560 64% Fair
Avocado Green medium 234 63% Fair
Pistachio Green dark 823 60% Fair
Hunter Green dark O575 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 45% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 35% Fair
English Ivy 179 35% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 30% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 29% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 904

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 904

DMC threads that pair well with 904, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.