What color is DMC 987?

DMC 987 is Dark Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2F6A36 (RGB 47, 106, 54), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 987?

Anchor 244 is the closest published match for DMC 987, and some conversion charts list Anchor 245 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 987?

Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 988 Medium Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 986 Very Dark Forest Green.

Can I get DMC 987 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 987 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 987 Dark Forest Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 987.

Code987

NameDark Forest Green

Hex#2F6A36

RGB47, 106, 54

HSL127°, 39%, 30%

CIELAB39.9, -31.4, 23.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 987 is Anchor 244 (some charts list 245). 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 Forest Green shades

All 5 DMC Forest 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 987 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 987

Color-wheel combinations that start from 987, 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.

987Dark Forest GreenThis color
3837Ultra Dark Lavender

Analogous

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

3346Hunter Green
987Dark Forest GreenThis color
501Dark Blue Green

Triadic

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

987Dark Forest GreenThis color
823Dark Navy Blue
3857Dark Rosewood

Split complementary

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

987Dark Forest GreenThis color
327Dark Violet
154Very Dark Grape

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 987?: DMC 987 is Dark Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2F6A36 (RGB 47, 106, 54), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 987?: Anchor 244 is the closest published match for DMC 987, and some conversion charts list Anchor 245 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 987?: Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 988 Medium Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 986 Very Dark Forest Green.
Can I get DMC 987 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 987 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 987

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