DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark
DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark is a dark, soft green with the screen hex #424d21. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 269 Avocado Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark
#424d21 · RGB 66, 77, 33
Closest to DMC 935 in other brands
- Anchor 269 Avocado Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 12.6 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 12.4 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0 loose
DMC 935 color values
| Code | 935 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #424d21 |
| RGB | 66, 77, 33 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.8, a* -12.3, b* 24.4 |
| HSL | 75°, 40 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Green, 71 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.8) |
| DMC color card | row 11-17 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 269 Avocado Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
DMC 935 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 935: the best is Anchor 269 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 269 | Avocado Dark | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 681 | Forest Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1508 | Fern Green Medium | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 12.6 | loose |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 13.0 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 12.4 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 11.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 17.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 935
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 935; the nearest, DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | #4c5826 | 3.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | #405230 | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 934 | Avocado Green Black | #313919 | 6.9 | darker and more muted |
| 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #1b5300 | 10.1 | more saturated |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 10.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | #5f6648 | 10.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 10.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3362 | Pine Green Dark | #5e6b47 | 11.0 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 935: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 42 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 41.9 |
| 3 lighter | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 35.3 |
| 2 lighter | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
| 1 lighter | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
| this color | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 30.8 |
| 1 darker | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 28.3 |
| 2 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
| 3 darker | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 22.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 935
One strand each of DMC 936 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 936, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 935 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #404a20 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark | #434e26 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #39491c | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 935
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #424d21; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 935
Substituting DMC 935 takes care: Anchor 269 is a little darker (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 1514 is slightly more muted (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 935 is number 71 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark and down to DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 935 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 12.6), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 12.4) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 6.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 935?
Anchor 269 Avocado Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 861 (ΔE 5.4) and Anchor 681 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is DMC 935?
DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #424d21, RGB 66, 77, 33, L* 30.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 935?
Inside DMC, DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 269 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 1514 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 936 and DMC 934 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 935 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 12.6 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 12.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 935?
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 2603 at ΔE 6.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 936 Avocado Green Very Dark ΔE 3.8
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 4.4
- DMC 934 Avocado Green Black ΔE 6.9
- DMC 895 Hunter Green Very Dark ΔE 10.1
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.3
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 10.6
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 11.0
DMC 935 in other brands
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 5.1
- Perler Olive ΔE 12.6
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 12.4
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0