DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark
On screen, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#1b5915). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 3.1 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark
#1b5915 · RGB 27, 89, 21
Closest to DMC 3345 in other brands
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 13.8 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 11.3 loose
DMC 3345 color values
| Code | 3345 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hunter Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1b5915 |
| RGB | 27, 89, 21 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.8, a* -34.0, b* 32.0 |
| HSL | 115°, 62 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Green, 69 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.8) |
| DMC color card | row 10-24 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark, ΔE 4.9 |
DMC 3345 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3345: the best is Madeira 1406 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 13.8 | loose |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 14.1 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 11.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 4.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 11.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 14.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3345
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3345; the nearest, DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 699 | Green | #056517 | 4.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 4.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 8.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 700 | Green Bright | #07731b | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 9.6 | more muted |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 9.9 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3345: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 42 to 27.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 700 | Green Bright | 41.8 |
| 3 lighter | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 2 lighter | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 1 lighter | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 1 darker | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 30.8 |
| 2 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 3 darker | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 28.3 |
| 4 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3345
One strand each of DMC 700 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 895, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3345 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #235c1a | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #1e591f | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 699 Green | #125d0e | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3345
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1b5915; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3345
Substituting DMC 3345 takes care: Anchor 246 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.9), and Madeira 1406 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3345 is number 69 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark and down to DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3345 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 13.8), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 6.5) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 4.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3345?
Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 4.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 245 (ΔE 5.0) and Anchor 268 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is DMC 3345?
DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #1b5915, RGB 27, 89, 21, L* 32.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3345?
Inside DMC, DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 246 (ΔE 4.9) or Madeira 1406 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 700 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is DMC 3345 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.8 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 6.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3345?
Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 1404 at ΔE 5.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 3.1
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 4.2
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 4.8
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 8.2
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 8.7
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 9.6
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 9.9
DMC 3345 in other brands
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 4.9
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 13.8
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 6.5
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 11.3