What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 904?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 258 for DMC 904 Parrot Green V Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 258 (91% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 904 Parrot Green V Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 258
- Closest DMC substitute
- 937 84%
Out of DMC 904 Parrot Green V Dk, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #557822
- RGB
- 85, 120, 34
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 904
The DMC colors closest to DMC 904 Parrot Green V Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 937Avocado Green Md84% · Closest
- 905Parrot Green Dk81% · Closest
- 469Avocado Green81% · Closest
- 987Forest Green Dk80% · Closest
- 701Green Light76% · Closest
- 700Green Bright76% · Closest
DMC 904 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 546 or 545; Paternayan 690 or 691. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC greens, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 904 Parrot Green V Dk.
Stitching with DMC 904
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 904?
The closest other DMC colors are 937 Avocado Green Md (84%), 905 Parrot Green Dk (81%), 469 Avocado Green (81%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 904 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.