DMC 904Parrot Green Very Dark

DMC 904Parrot Green Very Dark

DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.

Hex
#557822
RGB
85, 120, 34
HSL
84°, 56%, 30%
Anchor
258
DMC code
904
Color family
Greens

Nearest DMC colors to 904

Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 904 is out of stock.

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 904?
DMC 904 is Parrot Green Very Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #557822 — RGB 85, 120, 34 and HSL 84°, 56%, 30% — 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 Parrot Green Very Dark?
Parrot Green Very Dark is DMC 904, and it converts to Anchor 258. 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 904?
DMC 904 (Parrot Green Very Dark) converts to Anchor 258. 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 904?
DMC 904 (Parrot Green Very Dark) is #557822 in hex — that's RGB 85, 120, 34 or HSL 84°, 56%, 30%. 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 904?
To build dimension, flank DMC 904 (30% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Parrot Green Dark (DMC 905) sits at 35% for highlights, and Green Bright (DMC 700) at 24% 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 904?
The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 904 are Avocado Green Medium (DMC 937), Parrot Green Dark (DMC 905), Avocado Green (DMC 469), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 904 is out of stock.

Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.