986 — Forest Green very dark
Greens family
Looking up DMC 986? It's Forest Green very dark, a dark green shade (#25502C / RGB 37, 80, 44). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 986
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 986
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 986
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 986
DMC threads that pair well with 986, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 986 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 986
Meet DMC 986, Forest Green very dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. The shade reads as strong and confident — a go-to choice for foliage and nature scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday projects and landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 986 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 986 is Forest Green very dark — a dark green thread (hex #25502C, RGB 37, 80, 44). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 986?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark) is Anchor 211 (Jade Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 245 (Pistachio Green Dark, 77%) and Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 986?
The closest DMC threads to 986 are 3345 Hunter Green dark (ΔE 5.14), 3818 Emerald Green ultra very dark (ΔE 5.77), and 505 Jade Green (ΔE 6.14). These are useful substitutes when 986 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 986 good for?
DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. 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 986.
What fabric color works best with DMC 986 (Forest 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, 986 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.