What color is DMC 989?

DMC 989 is Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7AAB60 (RGB 122, 171, 96), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 989?

Anchor 242 is the closest published match for DMC 989, and some conversion charts list Anchor 241 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 989?

Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 164 Light Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 988 Medium Forest Green.

Can I get DMC 989 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 989 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 989 Forest Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 989.

Code989

NameForest Green

Hex#7AAB60

RGB122, 171, 96

HSL99°, 31%, 52%

CIELAB65.0, -30.3, 33.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 989 is Anchor 242 (some charts list 241). 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 989 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 989

Color-wheel combinations that start from 989, 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.

989Forest GreenThis color
553Violet

Analogous

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

3012Medium Khaki Green
989Forest GreenThis color
562Medium Jade

Triadic

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

989Forest GreenThis color
322Dark Baby Blue
3726Dark Antique Mauve

Split complementary

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

989Forest GreenThis color
31Blueberry
33Fuschia

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 989?: DMC 989 is Forest Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7AAB60 (RGB 122, 171, 96), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 989?: Anchor 242 is the closest published match for DMC 989, and some conversion charts list Anchor 241 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 989?: Among DMC's 5 Forest Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 164 Light Forest Green and the next darker one is DMC 988 Medium Forest Green.
Can I get DMC 989 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 989 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 989

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