What color is DMC 988?

DMC 988 is Medium Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4F8B45 (RGB 79, 139, 69), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 988?

Anchor 243 is the closest published match for DMC 988. 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 988?

Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 989 Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 987 Dark Forest Green.

Can I get DMC 988 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 988 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 988 Medium Forest Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 988.

Code988

NameMedium Forest Green

Hex#4F8B45

RGB79, 139, 69

HSL111°, 34%, 41%

CIELAB52.5, -34.0, 31.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 988 is Anchor 243. 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 988 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 988

Color-wheel combinations that start from 988, 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.

988Medium Forest GreenThis color
552Medium Violet

Analogous

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

469Avocado Green
988Medium Forest GreenThis color
562Medium Jade

Triadic

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

988Medium Forest GreenThis color
31Blueberry
221Very Dark Shell Pink

Split complementary

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

988Medium Forest GreenThis color
208Very Dark Lavender
34Dark Fuschia

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 988?: DMC 988 is Medium Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4F8B45 (RGB 79, 139, 69), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 988?: Anchor 243 is the closest published match for DMC 988. 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 988?: Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 989 Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 987 Dark Forest Green.
Can I get DMC 988 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 988 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 988

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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