What color is DMC 904?

DMC 904 is Very Dark Parrot Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #557822 (RGB 85, 120, 34), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 904?

Anchor 258 is the closest published match for DMC 904. 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 904?

DMC 904 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Parrot Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 905 Dark Parrot Green.

Can I get DMC 904 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 904 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

904

DMC 904 Very Dark Parrot Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 904.

Code904

NameVery Dark Parrot Green

Hex#557822

RGB85, 120, 34

HSL84°, 56%, 30%

CIELAB46.3, -26.7, 41.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 904 is Anchor 258. 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 Parrot Green shades

All 4 DMC Parrot 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 904 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 904

Color-wheel combinations that start from 904, 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.

904Very Dark Parrot GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

730Very Dark Olive Green
904Very Dark Parrot GreenThis color
699Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

904Very Dark Parrot GreenThis color
803Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue
34Dark Fuschia

Split complementary

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

904Very Dark Parrot GreenThis color
796Dark Royal Blue
550Very Dark Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 904?: DMC 904 is Very Dark Parrot Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #557822 (RGB 85, 120, 34), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 904?: Anchor 258 is the closest published match for DMC 904. 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 904?: DMC 904 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Parrot Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 905 Dark Parrot Green.
Can I get DMC 904 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 904 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 904

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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