DMC 988Forest Green Medium
DMC 988 — Forest Green Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #738B5B
- RGB
- 115, 139, 91
- Anchor
- 243
- DMC code
- 988
Nearest DMC colors to 988
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 988 is out of stock.
- DMC 320
Pistachio Green Medium
ΔE 2.5
- DMC 3347
Yellow Green Medium
ΔE 3.3
- DMC 3363
Pine Green Medium
ΔE 3.5
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3052
Green Gray Medium
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 469
Avocado Green
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 367
Pistachio Green Dark
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3011
Khaki Green Dark
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 502
Blue Green
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 562
Jade Medium
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 905
Parrot Green Dark
ΔE 9.3
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 988?
- DMC 988 (Forest Green Medium) converts to Anchor 243. 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 988?
- DMC 988 (Forest Green Medium) is #738B5B in hex, or RGB 115, 139, 91. 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 988?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 988 are Pistachio Green Medium (DMC 320), Yellow Green Medium (DMC 3347), Pine Green Medium (DMC 3363), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 988 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.