DMC 520
DMC 520 Fern Green Dark
DMC 520 is “Fern Green Dark”, a color from the green family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 520
- Catalog name
- Fern Green Dark
- Color family
- Green
- Approximate screen color
#666D4F- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 520?
DMC 520 is the floss DMC calls “Fern Green Dark”, from the green family. Its approximate screen color is #666D4F.
What can I use instead of DMC 520?
The closest shades to DMC 520 in the same family are DMC 3362, DMC 987, DMC 367. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 520 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.