DMC 986Forest Green Very Dark
DMC 986 — Forest Green Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #405230
- RGB
- 64, 82, 48
- Anchor
- 246
- DMC code
- 986
Nearest DMC colors to 986
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 986 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 64, 82, 48. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.