DMC 905 — Parrot Green Dark

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 701

  Green Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 904

  Parrot Green Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 580

  Moss Green Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 320

  Pistachio Green Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3363

  Pine Green Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 937

  Avocado Green Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 702

  Kelly Green

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 11.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 905?

DMC 905 is Parrot Green Dark, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #628A28 — RGB 98, 138, 40 and HSL 84°, 55%, 35% — 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 Dark?

Parrot Green Dark is DMC 905, and it converts to Anchor 257. 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 905?

DMC 905 (Parrot Green Dark) converts to Anchor 257. 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 905?

DMC 905 (Parrot Green Dark) is #628A28 in hex — that's RGB 98, 138, 40 or HSL 84°, 55%, 35%. 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 905?

To build dimension, flank DMC 905 (35% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Green Medium (DMC 3347) sits at 47% for highlights, and Parrot Green Very Dark (DMC 904) at 30% 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 905?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 905 are Avocado Green (DMC 469), Green Light (DMC 701), Parrot Green Very Dark (DMC 904), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 905 is out of stock.