What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3011?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 856 or 844 for DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 856 (80% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 856 or 844
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3052 87%
Out of DMC 3011 Khaki Green 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
- #898A58
- RGB
- 137, 138, 88
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3011
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3052Green Gray Md87% · Great
- 3364Pine Green82% · Closest
- 3363Pine Green Md82% · Closest
- 988Forest Green Med81% · Closest
- 469Avocado Green80% · Closest
- 580Moss Green Dk80% · Closest
DMC 3011 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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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 3011
- Weeks Dye Works: 1265 Garrison Green, 2197 Oscar, 2199 Tarragon (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
- The Gentle Art: 7080 Endive (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 402 or 294; Paternayan 642 or 643. 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 3011 Khaki Green Dk.
Stitching with DMC 3011
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 3011?
The closest other DMC colors are 3052 Green Gray Md (87%), 3364 Pine Green (82%), 3363 Pine Green Md (82%). 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 3011 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.