936 — Avocado Green very dark
Yellows family#424423
Looking up DMC 936? It's Avocado Green very dark, a dark yellow shade (#424423 / RGB 66, 68, 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 936
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Oak Moss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 936
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 936 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 936 (Avocado Green very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 936 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 Avocado Green very dark turns up.
DMC 936 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 936.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D936, Diamond Drills USA DMC936. A kit legend or drill bag marked 936 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 936
DMC threads that pair well with 936, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC936 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 269 (Avocado Green Very Dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 846 (Khaki Green Dark, 79%) and Anchor 263 (Loden Green Dark, 78%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 936?
No. DMC 936 (Avocado Green very 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 936?
Diamond Dotz D936 and Diamond Drills USA DMC936 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 936 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 936?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 3725 Avocado Green very dk (100%), Riolis 375 (92%), Dimensions 15395 Brown Grey very dark (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.