DMC 987Forest Green Dark
DMC 987 — Forest Green Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #587141
- RGB
- 88, 113, 65
- Anchor
- 244
- DMC code
- 987
Nearest DMC colors to 987
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 987 is out of stock.
- DMC 367
Pistachio Green Dark
ΔE 4.3
- DMC 3362
Pine Green Dark
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 937
Avocado Green Medium
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3346
Hunter Green
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 520
Fern Green Dark
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 904
Parrot Green Very Dark
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3051
Green Gray Dark
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3363
Pine Green Medium
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 3815
Celadon Green Dark
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 320
Pistachio Green Medium
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 936
Avocado Green Very Dark
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 501
Blue Green Dark
ΔE 9.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 987?
- DMC 987 (Forest Green Dark) converts to Anchor 244. 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 987?
- DMC 987 (Forest Green Dark) is #587141 in hex, or RGB 88, 113, 65. 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 987?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 987 are Pistachio Green Dark (DMC 367), Pine Green Dark (DMC 3362), Avocado Green Medium (DMC 937), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 987 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.