DMC 520Fern Green Dark
DMC 520 — Fern Green Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #666D4F
- RGB
- 102, 109, 79
- Anchor
- 862
- DMC code
- 520
Nearest DMC colors to 520
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 520 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 102, 109, 79. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.