936 — Avocado Green very dark
Yellows family
Looking up DMC 936? It's Avocado Green very dark, a dark yellow shade (#424423 / RGB 66, 68, 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 936
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 936
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 936
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 936
DMC threads that pair well with 936, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 936 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 936
Known as Avocado Green very dark, DMC 936 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a strong and confident look that suits golden accents, stars, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 936 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 936 is Avocado Green very dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #424423, RGB 66, 68, 35). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 936?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) is Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 856 (Yellow Green Medium, 74%) and Anchor 268 (Avocado Green Dark, 73%).
Which DMC threads are close to 936?
The closest DMC threads to 936 are 3051 Green Grey dark (ΔE 3.69), 3362 Pine Green dark (ΔE 5.01), and 937 Avocado Green medium (ΔE 6.73). These are useful substitutes when 936 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 936 good for?
DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 936.
What fabric color works best with DMC 936 (Avocado Green very 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, 936 has a contrast ratio of about 10.1:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.