907 — Parrot Green light
Greens family
Need details on DMC 907? This medium-dark, vivid green shade (Parrot Green light) is hex #87A623, RGB 135, 166, 35. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 907
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 907
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 907
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 907
DMC threads that pair well with 907, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 907 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 907
Parrot Green light (catalog code DMC 907) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in nature scenes and holiday projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring landscape details and ferns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 907?
DMC 907 is called Parrot Green light. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #87A623, RGB 135, 166, 35) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 907?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) is Anchor 265 (Avocado Green Very Light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 238 (Chartreuse, 63%) and Anchor 225 (Christmas Green Very Light, 50%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 907?
The closest DMC threads to 907 are 704 Chartreuse bright (ΔE 6.22), 471 Avocado Green very light (ΔE 7.64), and 166 Moss Green medium light (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 907 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 907?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. 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 907 (Parrot Green light)?
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, 907 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.