DMC 987 — Forest Green Dark

• 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 color is DMC 987?

DMC 987 is Forest Green Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #587141 — RGB 88, 113, 65 and HSL 91°, 27%, 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 Forest Green Dark?

Forest Green Dark is DMC 987, and it converts to Anchor 244. 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 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 — that's RGB 88, 113, 65 or HSL 91°, 27%, 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 987?

To build dimension, flank DMC 987 (35% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pistachio Green Dark (DMC 367) sits at 40% for highlights, and Hunter Green (DMC 3346) at 32% 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 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.