DMC 699Green
DMC 699 — Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #056517
- RGB
- 5, 101, 23
- HSL
- 131°, 91%, 21%
- Anchor
- 923
- DMC code
- 699
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 699
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 699 is out of stock.
- DMC 3345
Hunter Green Dark
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 700
Green Bright
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 319
Pistachio Grn Very Dark
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 895
Hunter Green Very Dark
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 3346
Hunter Green
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 561
Celadon Green VD
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 909
Emerald Green Very Dark
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 3818
Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 890
Pistachio Grn Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 11.2
- DMC 904
Parrot Green Very Dark
ΔE 11.6
- DMC 987
Forest Green Dark
ΔE 11.9
- DMC 501
Blue Green Dark
ΔE 12.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 699?
- DMC 699 is Green, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #056517 — RGB 5, 101, 23 and HSL 131°, 91%, 21% — 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 Green?
- Green is DMC 699, and it converts to Anchor 923. 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 699?
- DMC 699 (Green) converts to Anchor 923. 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 699?
- DMC 699 (Green) is #056517 in hex — that's RGB 5, 101, 23 or HSL 131°, 91%, 21%. 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 699?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 699 (21% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Green Bright (DMC 700) sits at 24% for highlights, and Pistachio Grn Ultra Very Dark (DMC 890) at 19% 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 699?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 699 are Hunter Green Dark (DMC 3345), Green Bright (DMC 700), Pistachio Grn Very Dark (DMC 319), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 699 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.