DMC 986 — Forest Green Very Dark

• DMC 935

  Avocado Green Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 936

  Avocado Green Very Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 890

  Pistachio Grn Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 934

  Avocado Grn Black

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3051

  Green Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3346

  Hunter Green

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 319

  Pistachio Grn Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3362

  Pine Green Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3345

  Hunter Green Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3818

  Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 895

  Hunter Green Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 500

  Blue Green Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 986?

DMC 986 is Forest Green Very Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #405230 — RGB 64, 82, 48 and HSL 92°, 26%, 25% — 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 Forest Green Very Dark?

Forest Green Very Dark is DMC 986, and it converts to Anchor 246. 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 986?

DMC 986 (Forest Green Very Dark) converts to Anchor 246. 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 986?

DMC 986 (Forest Green Very Dark) is #405230 in hex — that's RGB 64, 82, 48 or HSL 92°, 26%, 25%. 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 986?

To build dimension, flank DMC 986 (25% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Green Gray Dark (DMC 3051) sits at 34% 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 986?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 986 are Avocado Green Dark (DMC 935), Avocado Green Very Dark (DMC 936), Pistachio Grn Ultra Very Dark (DMC 890), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 986 is out of stock.