DMC 988 — Forest Green Medium

• 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 color is DMC 988?

DMC 988 is Forest Green Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #738B5B — RGB 115, 139, 91 and HSL 90°, 21%, 45% — 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 Medium?

Forest Green Medium is DMC 988, and it converts to Anchor 243. 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 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 — that's RGB 115, 139, 91 or HSL 90°, 21%, 45%. 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 988?

To build dimension, flank DMC 988 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pine Green (DMC 3364) sits at 48% for highlights, and Avocado Green (DMC 469) at 38% 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 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.