What color is DMC 520?

DMC 520 is Dark Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #666D4F (RGB 102, 109, 79), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 520?

Anchor 862 is the closest published match for DMC 520. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 520?

DMC 520 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Fern Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 522 Fern Green.

Can I get DMC 520 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 520 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 520 Dark Fern Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 520.

Code520

NameDark Fern Green

Hex#666D4F

RGB102, 109, 79

HSL74°, 16%, 37%

CIELAB44.7, -8.3, 15.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 520 is Anchor 862. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Fern Green shades

All 4 DMC Fern Green shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 520 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 520

Color-wheel combinations that start from 520, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

520Dark Fern GreenThis color
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3787Dark Brown Gray
520Dark Fern GreenThis color
3362Dark Pine Green

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 520?: DMC 520 is Dark Fern Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #666D4F (RGB 102, 109, 79), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 520?: Anchor 862 is the closest published match for DMC 520. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 520?: DMC 520 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Fern Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 522 Fern Green.
Can I get DMC 520 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 520 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 520

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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