What color is DMC 906?

DMC 906 is Medium Parrot Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7CA935 (RGB 124, 169, 53), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 906?

Anchor 256 is the closest published match for DMC 906. 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 906?

Among DMC's 4 Parrot Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 907 Light Parrot Green and the next darker one is DMC 905 Dark Parrot Green.

Can I get DMC 906 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 906 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

906

DMC 906 Medium Parrot Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 906.

Code906

NameMedium Parrot Green

Hex#7CA935

RGB124, 169, 53

HSL83°, 52%, 44%

CIELAB64.1, -33.0, 52.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 906 is Anchor 256. 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 906 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 906

Color-wheel combinations that start from 906, 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.

906Medium Parrot GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

733Medium Olive Green
906Medium Parrot GreenThis color
702Kelly Green

Triadic

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

906Medium Parrot GreenThis color
825Dark Blue
718Plum

Split complementary

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

906Medium Parrot GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry
552Medium Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 906?: DMC 906 is Medium Parrot Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7CA935 (RGB 124, 169, 53), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 906?: Anchor 256 is the closest published match for DMC 906. 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 906?: Among DMC's 4 Parrot Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 907 Light Parrot Green and the next darker one is DMC 905 Dark Parrot Green.
Can I get DMC 906 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 906 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 906

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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