DMC 520 — Fern Green Dark

• DMC 3051

  Green Gray Dark

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3362

  Pine Green Dark

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 987

  Forest Green Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 367

  Pistachio Green Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 535

  Ash Gray Very Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 937

  Avocado Green Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3363

  Pine Green Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 936

  Avocado Green Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3346

  Hunter Green

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 986

  Forest Green Very Dark

  ΔE 11.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 520?

DMC 520 is Fern Green Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #666D4F — RGB 102, 109, 79 and HSL 74°, 16%, 37% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Fern Green Dark?

Fern Green Dark is DMC 520, and it converts to Anchor 862. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 520?

DMC 520 (Fern Green Dark) converts to Anchor 862. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 520?

DMC 520 (Fern Green Dark) is #666D4F in hex — that's RGB 102, 109, 79 or HSL 74°, 16%, 37%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 520?

To build dimension, flank DMC 520 (37% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pine Green Medium (DMC 3363) sits at 42% for highlights, and Avocado Green Very Dark (DMC 936) at 25% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 520?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 520 are Green Gray Dark (DMC 3051), Pine Green Dark (DMC 3362), Forest Green Dark (DMC 987), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 520 is out of stock.