934 — Black Avocado Green
Greens family
Below: DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green), a dark, muted green shade with hex #2E3425 and RGB 46, 52, 37. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 934
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 934
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 934
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 934
DMC threads that pair well with 934, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 934 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 934
Black Avocado Green (catalog code DMC 934) is a dark, muted shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. The dark and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for nature scenes and holiday projects. Expect to see it used in landscape details and ferns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 934?
DMC 934 is called Black Avocado Green. It's a dark green shade (hex #2E3425, RGB 46, 52, 37) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 934?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) is Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 861 (Fern Green Dark, 79%) and Anchor 681 (Green Grey, 74%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 934?
The closest DMC threads to 934 are 935 Avocado Green dark (ΔE 2.93), 520 Fern Green dark (ΔE 6.63), and 844 Beaver Grey ultra dark (ΔE 6.74). These are useful substitutes when 934 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 934?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 934 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.