DMC 906 — Parrot Green Medium

• DMC 703

  Chartreuse

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 470

  Avocado Grn Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 702

  Kelly Green

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 704

  Chartreuse Bright

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 581

  Moss Green

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 471

  Avocado Grn Very Light

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 166

  Moss Green Medium Light

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 989

  Forest Green

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 905

  Parrot Green Dark

  ΔE 13.1

• DMC 913

  Nile Green Medium

  ΔE 13.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 906?

DMC 906 is Parrot Green Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7FB335 — RGB 127, 179, 53 and HSL 85°, 54%, 45% — 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 Medium?

Parrot Green Medium is DMC 906, and it converts to Anchor 256. 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 906?

DMC 906 (Parrot Green Medium) converts to Anchor 256. 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 906?

DMC 906 (Parrot Green Medium) is #7FB335 in hex — that's RGB 127, 179, 53 or HSL 85°, 54%, 45%. 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 906?

To build dimension, flank DMC 906 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Chartreuse Bright (DMC 704) sits at 51% for highlights, and Kelly Green (DMC 702) at 42% 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 906?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 906 are Chartreuse (DMC 703), Avocado Grn Light (DMC 470), Kelly Green (DMC 702), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 906 is out of stock.