DMC 989Forest Green
DMC 989 — Forest Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #8DA675
- RGB
- 141, 166, 117
- HSL
- 91°, 22%, 55%
- Anchor
- 242
- DMC code
- 989
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 989
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 989 is out of stock.
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3053
Green Gray
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 522
Fern Green
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 3052
Green Gray Medium
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 913
Nile Green Medium
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3347
Yellow Green Medium
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 954
Nile Green
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 470
Avocado Grn Light
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3816
Celadon Green
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 988
Forest Green Medium
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 9.1
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 989?
- DMC 989 is Forest Green, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8DA675 — RGB 141, 166, 117 and HSL 91°, 22%, 55% — 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?
- Forest Green is DMC 989, and it converts to Anchor 242. 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 989?
- DMC 989 (Forest Green) converts to Anchor 242. 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 989?
- DMC 989 (Forest Green) is #8DA675 in hex — that's RGB 141, 166, 117 or HSL 91°, 22%, 55%. 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 989?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 989 (55% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Nile Green (DMC 954) sits at 63% for highlights, and Pine Green (DMC 3364) at 48% 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 989?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 989 are Pine Green (DMC 3364), Green Gray (DMC 3053), Fern Green (DMC 522), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 989 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.