What color is DMC 936?

DMC 936 is Very Dark Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4C5826 (RGB 76, 88, 38), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 936?

Anchor 269 is the closest published match for DMC 936, and some conversion charts list Anchor 846 instead. 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 936?

Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 935 Dark Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 934 Black Avocado Green.

Can I get DMC 936 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 936 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

936

DMC 936 Very Dark Avocado Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 936.

Code936

NameVery Dark Avocado Green

Hex#4C5826

RGB76, 88, 38

HSL74°, 40%, 25%

CIELAB35.3, -13.4, 27.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 936 is Anchor 269 (some charts list 846). 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 Avocado Green shades

All 8 DMC Avocado 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 936 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 936

Color-wheel combinations that start from 936, 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.

936Very Dark Avocado GreenThis color
823Dark Navy Blue

Analogous

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

838Very Dark Beige Brown
936Very Dark Avocado GreenThis color
3346Hunter Green

Triadic

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

936Very Dark Avocado GreenThis color
3750Very Dark Antique Blue
3834Dark Grape

Split complementary

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

936Very Dark Avocado GreenThis color
311Medium Navy Blue
327Dark Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 936?: DMC 936 is Very Dark Avocado Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4C5826 (RGB 76, 88, 38), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 936?: Anchor 269 is the closest published match for DMC 936, and some conversion charts list Anchor 846 instead. 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 936?: Among DMC's 8 Avocado Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 935 Dark Avocado Green and the next darker one is DMC 934 Black Avocado Green.
Can I get DMC 936 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 936 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 936

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