DMC 699 Green
DMC 699 Green (#056517) is a dark, rich green. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark, very close at ΔE 1.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium (ΔE 3.0, close).
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DMC 699 Green
#056517 · RGB 5, 101, 23
Closest to DMC 699 in other brands
- Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 11.2 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 8.1 similar
DMC 699 color values
| Code | 699 |
|---|---|
| Name | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #056517 |
| RGB | 5, 101, 23 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.7, a* -41.6, b* 35.1 |
| HSL | 131°, 91 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Green, 65 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.7) |
| DMC color card | row 11-06 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark, ΔE 1.4 |
DMC 699 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 699: the best is Anchor 245 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 245 | Grass Green Dark | 1.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 229 | Emerald Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | 3.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 15.8 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 5.0 | close |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 16.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 699
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 699; the nearest, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 4.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 700 | Green Bright | #07731b | 4.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 5.6 | more muted |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 6.4 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 7.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 9.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 9.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 10.7 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 699: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 42 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 700 | Green Bright | 41.8 |
| 3 lighter | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| 2 lighter | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 1 lighter | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| this color | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 1 darker | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 darker | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
| 3 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 4 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 699
One strand each of DMC 3345 and DMC 700 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3345, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 699 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark + 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright | #136718 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright + 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark | #136511 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 700 Green Bright + 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #10611f | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 699
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #056517; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 699
Anchor 245 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 699. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 699 is number 65 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark and down to DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 699 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 11.2), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.0) and Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 6.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 699?
Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 699 Green (ΔE 1.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 229 (ΔE 4.5) and Anchor 228 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is DMC 699?
DMC 699 Green is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #056517, RGB 5, 101, 23, L* 36.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 699?
Inside DMC, DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, Anchor 245 (ΔE 1.4) or Madeira 1305 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3345 and DMC 700 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 699 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 699?
Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium at ΔE 3.0 (close), then Madeira 1304 at ΔE 3.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 4.2
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 4.7
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 6.4
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 7.8
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 9.3
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 9.9
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.7
DMC 699 in other brands
- Anchor 245 Grass Green Dark ΔE 1.4
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 11.2
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 8.1