Today I bring you a new color palette that captures the essence of nature’s beauty, bringing a touch of tranquility and sophistication to your stitching projects. The forest green color holds endless possibilities for botanical and landscape-themed embroideries.
We’ll first go through the embroidery color palette and the conversion charts for the most common brands, then we’ll unravel the magic of forest green in your home decor projects.
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DMC to Anchor Thread Color Conversion Chart
Forest green is a deep and mysterious choice for botanical embroideries and one of my favorite green color families. The forest green color palette uses the following shades of thread: Forest Green Medium, Forest Green Dark, Forest Green Very Dark, and Pistachio Green Very Dark.
This color palette is incredibly versatile and you can effortlessly blend it with a wide range of other colors. Goes really well with earthy browns, crisp whites, or vibrant pops of contrasting colors.
DMC Stranded Cotton
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| DMC 988 | DMC 987 | DMC 986 | DMC 319 |
Anchor Stranded Cotton
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| A 243 | A 244 | A 246 | A 218 |
RGB Values
If you plan to use this color palette for digital display works (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) use the RGB values from the chart below.
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| #738B5B | #587141 | #405230 | #205F2E |
If you need to create a smoother transition between shades, usually needed when working on a needle painting project, you can include more shades of each color family.
Forest Green Color in Home Decor Projects
Incorporating the forest green color into your home decor projects can be a refreshing way to bring the outdoors inside. This lush and deep hue brings a touch of nature’s tranquility and elegance into your space.
Whether you use it as a dominant color or as an accent, it instantly creates a calming and grounding atmosphere. A forest green accent wall in a living room can serve as a captivating backdrop for artwork or add a touch of drama to the space.
It pairs exceptionally well with earthy tones, such as warm browns and creamy beiges, as well as natural materials like wood and rattan, enhancing the organic feel.
If you’re thinking about furniture and textiles, forest green can transform the look and feel of a room. A plush forest green velvet sofa can become the focal point of the living room.
Incorporating forest green throw pillows, curtains, or rugs can also add pops of color and bring a sense of depth and richness to the overall decor scheme. It effortlessly complements a wide range of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, making it a versatile choice for various design preferences.
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Did you try this color palette? Tag @makenstitch on Instagram and hashtag it #makenstitch so I can see your magic!
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