905 — Parrot Green dark
Greens family
Looking up DMC 905? It's Parrot Green dark, a medium-dark green shade (#3D7123 / RGB 61, 113, 35). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 905
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 905
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 905
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 905
DMC threads that pair well with 905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 905 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 905
DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching nature scenes or holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 905 look like?
DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #3D7123 and RGB 61, 113, 35. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 905?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) is Anchor 227 (Christmas Green) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 228 (Christmas Green Medium, 63%) and Anchor 239 (Chartreuse Very Dark, 61%).
What DMC colors are similar to 905?
The closest DMC threads to 905 are 904 Parrot Green very dark (ΔE 6.68), 701 Christmas Green light (ΔE 7.23), and 987 Forest Green dark (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 905 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 905?
Reach for DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 905.
What fabric color works best with DMC 905 (Parrot Green 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, 905 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.