DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#205f2e). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark, very close at ΔE 2.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1303 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 3.2, close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark
#205f2e · RGB 32, 95, 46
Closest to DMC 319 in other brands
- Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1303 Christmas Green Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 10.2 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.2 similar
DMC 319 color values
| Code | 319 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #205f2e |
| RGB | 32, 95, 46 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.4, a* -31.9, b* 22.2 |
| HSL | 133°, 50 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 66 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.4) |
| DMC color card | row 10-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark, ΔE 2.4 |
DMC 319 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 319: the best is Anchor 211 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1206 | Jade Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 10.7 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 5.4 | close |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 319
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 319; the nearest, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 4.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 5.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 5.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 5.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 699 | Green | #056517 | 5.6 | more saturated |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 7.0 | lighter |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 7.2 | darker and more muted |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 7.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 319: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 41 to 27.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| 3 lighter | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 2 lighter | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 lighter | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| this color | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 1 darker | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
| 2 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 3 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 4 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 319
One strand each of DMC 561 and DMC 895 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3345, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 319 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark | #255f30 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark + 1 × DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark | #256233 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark | #186233 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 319
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #205f2e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 319
Anchor 211 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 319. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 319 is number 66 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 699 Green and down to DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 319 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 10.2), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.4) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 5.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 319?
Anchor 211 Spruce Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 923 (ΔE 2.8) and Anchor 217 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is DMC 319?
DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #205f2e, RGB 32, 95, 46, L* 35.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 319?
Inside DMC, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, Anchor 211 (ΔE 2.4) or Madeira 1303 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 561 and DMC 895 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 319 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 319?
Madeira 1303 Christmas Green Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Madeira 1304 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 4.8
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 5.6
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 5.6
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.2
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 7.7
DMC 319 in other brands
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 10.2
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.2