DMC 989Forest Green
DMC 989 — Forest Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #8DA675
- RGB
- 141, 166, 117
- Anchor
- 242
- DMC code
- 989
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 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, or RGB 141, 166, 117. 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 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.