DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark
On screen, DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark reads as a dark, soft green (#5e6b47). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium at ΔE 6.6 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark
#5e6b47 · RGB 94, 107, 71
Closest to DMC 3362 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 6.6 similar
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 12.7 loose
DMC 3362 color values
| Code | 3362 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pine Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5e6b47 |
| RGB | 94, 107, 71 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.3, a* -11.8, b* 18.6 |
| HSL | 82°, 20 %, 35 % |
| Color family | Green, 58 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.3) |
| DMC color card | row 12-03 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium, ΔE 6.6 |
DMC 3362 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3362: the best is Madeira 1311 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 6.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 7.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 13.5 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 10.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 12.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 14.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3362
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3362; the nearest, DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | #5f6648 | 3.1 | slightly more muted |
| 520 | Fern Green Dark | #666d4f | 3.1 | slightly more muted |
| 987 | Forest Green Dark | #587141 | 4.5 | more saturated |
| 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | #617a52 | 6.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 937 | Avocado Green Medium | #627133 | 6.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 7.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | #4c5826 | 8.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 3363 | Pine Green Medium | #728256 | 8.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3362: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 48 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | 48.3 |
| 3 lighter | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 45.1 |
| 2 lighter | 520 | Fern Green Dark | 44.7 |
| 1 lighter | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 44.6 |
| this color | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 43.3 |
| 1 darker | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 41.9 |
| 2 darker | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 3 darker | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 35.3 |
| 4 darker | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3362
One strand each of DMC 561 and DMC 829 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3051, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3362 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 829 Golden Olive Very Dark | #606b44 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 987 Forest Green Dark | #5c6c45 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 640 Beige Gray Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark | #626c47 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3362
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5e6b47; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3362
Substituting DMC 3362 takes care: Anchor 861 is darker (ΔE 6.6), and Madeira 1311 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3362 is number 58 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 987 Forest Green Dark and down to DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3362 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 7.4), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 5.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3362?
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark (ΔE 6.6, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 262 (ΔE 6.8) and Anchor 860 (ΔE 7.6).
What color is DMC 3362?
DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #5e6b47, RGB 94, 107, 71, L* 43.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3362?
Inside DMC, DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 861 (ΔE 6.6) or Madeira 1311 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 561 and DMC 829 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is DMC 3362 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3362?
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Madeira 1602 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 367 Pistachio Green Dark ΔE 6.0
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 7.8
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 8.1
DMC 3362 in other brands
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 4.3
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.4
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 12.7