What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 905?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 257 for DMC 905 Parrot Green Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 257 (94% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 905 Parrot Green Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 257
- Closest DMC substitute
- 469 84%
Out of DMC 905 Parrot 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
- #628A28
- RGB
- 98, 138, 40
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 905
The DMC colors closest to DMC 905 Parrot Green Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 469Avocado Green84% · Closest
- 701Green Light83% · Closest
- 904Parrot Green V Dk81% · Closest
- 3347Yellow Green Med77% · Closest
- 580Moss Green Dk77% · Closest
- 988Forest Green Med76% · Closest
DMC 905 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 545 or 256; Paternayan 692 or 631. 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 905 Parrot Green Dk.
Stitching with DMC 905
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 905?
The closest other DMC colors are 469 Avocado Green (84%), 701 Green Light (83%), 904 Parrot Green V Dk (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 905 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.