905 — Parrot Green dark
Greens family#3D7123
Looking up DMC 905? It's Parrot Green dark, a medium-dark green shade (#3D7123 / RGB 61, 113, 35). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 905
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Budgie Green
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 905
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 905 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 905 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 Parrot Green dark turns up.
DMC 905 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 905.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D905, Diamond Drills USA DMC905. A kit legend or drill bag marked 905 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 905
DMC threads that pair well with 905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC905 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 245 (Pistachio Green Dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 258 (Forest Green Very Dark, 66%) and Anchor 229 (Christmas Green Dark, 57%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 905?
No. DMC 905 (Parrot Green 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 905?
Diamond Dotz D905 and Diamond Drills USA DMC905 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 905 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 905?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth 059 treetop (89%), Ariadna 1686 (85%), ThreadworX 10472 Shamrock (85%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.