DMC 3346 Hunter Green
DMC 3346 Hunter Green (#406a3a) is a dark, rich green. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1601 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 4.8, close).
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DMC 3346 Hunter Green
#406a3a · RGB 64, 106, 58
Closest to DMC 3346 in other brands
- Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1601 Laurel Green Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 9.2 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 6.9 similar
DMC 3346 color values
| Code | 3346 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hunter Green |
| Hex (screen) | #406a3a |
| RGB | 64, 106, 58 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.7, a* -25.2, b* 22.4 |
| HSL | 113°, 29 %, 32 % |
| Color family | Green, 63 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.7) |
| DMC color card | row 10-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 3346 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3346: the best is Anchor 262 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1206 | Jade Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 9.2 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 3.3 | close |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 13.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3346
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3346; the nearest, DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 5.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | #587141 | 5.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 5.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | #396f52 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 7.3 | slightly more saturated |
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 7.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 699 | Green | #056517 | 7.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | #5e6b47 | 7.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3346: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 46 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 46.0 |
| 3 lighter | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 43.3 |
| 1 lighter | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 42.5 |
| this color | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 1 darker | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 2 darker | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 3 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 4 darker | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3346
One strand each of DMC 987 and DMC 319 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 561, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3346 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 987 Forest Green Dark + 1 × DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #436838 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 699 Green + 1 × DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark | #436835 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark + 1 × DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark | #486b3d | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3346
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #406a3a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3346
Anchor 262 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3346. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3346 is number 63 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 501 Blue Green Dark and down to DMC 699 Green. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3346 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 9.2), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 3.3) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 7.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3346?
Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3346 Hunter Green (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 217 (ΔE 5.1) and Anchor 244 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is DMC 3346?
DMC 3346 Hunter Green is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #406a3a, RGB 64, 106, 58, L* 40.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3346?
Inside DMC, DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, Anchor 262 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1601 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 987 and DMC 319 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 3346 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 3.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3346?
Madeira 1601 Laurel Green Dark at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Madeira 1214 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 501 Blue Green Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 7.3
- DMC 699 Green ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 7.8
DMC 3346 in other brands
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 9.2
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 3.3
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 6.9