DMC 699 — Christmas Green

Quick Conversion Table

Brand	Equivalent	Match	Buy links
Anchor	923	exact	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Madeira	2704	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Cosmo ⚠	276	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Sullivans	45159	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
J&P Coats	6228	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Dimensions	6053	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Bucilla	6053	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →
Candamar	6057	close	Amazon → LoveCrafts →

DMC 699 Christmas Green — The Other Half of the Holiday Palette

Every cross stitcher knows the pairing: Christmas Red and Christmas Green. DMC 699 is one half of the most iconic color combination in the entire craft. Paired with DMC 321 (Christmas Red) or DMC 498 (Dark Christmas Red), this shade defines the look of holiday cross stitch projects worldwide. If you stitch for the holidays — and most of us do — you will go through more skeins of 699 than you expect.

But calling 699 just a holiday color sells it short. Step back and look at it objectively: this is a strong, true, dark green with no blue and no yellow pulling it off center. The hex (#056517) shows equal red and blue components with green dominant — a pure, balanced dark green. That purity is what makes it so useful beyond December.

In botanical designs, 699 serves as the deep shadow tone for leaves and stems. It provides the darkest layer in a foliage gradient, typically stepping up through DMC 700 (Bright Christmas Green) and DMC 701 (Light Christmas Green) to create convincing depth. Without a true dark anchor like 699, leaf clusters can look flat and unconvincing.

The color also has real presence in landscape stitching. Dense forest areas, hedgerows, and evergreen trees all rely on deep greens like this to establish the weight and density of vegetation. Paired with DMC 986 (Very Dark Forest Green) for the deepest shadows and stepping through the 700 series for mid-tones, you can build lush, layered greenery.

Holiday timing is worth mentioning from a supply standpoint. Demand for 699 spikes in late summer and early fall as stitchers begin their Christmas projects, and it can occasionally sell out at popular retailers during peak season. If you have holiday stitching plans, stock up in spring or early summer when availability is high and you will not be scrambling in October.

On fabric, 699 provides excellent coverage with rich, even color. It is dark enough to show well against white and cream but maintains its green identity — it will not be mistaken for black or very dark brown the way some extremely deep greens can.

Substituting DMC 699 Christmas Green in Other Brands

Anchor 923 is an exact match and handles holiday projects with the same depth and saturation. This is one of the more reliable cross-brand matches in the green family, and you can mix DMC and Anchor in the same project without visible issues in most lighting.

Madeira 2704 is also an exact equivalent. Madeira's version has comparable saturation and darkness, making it a straightforward swap.

Cosmo 276 is rated close. Cosmo's greens can lean very slightly warmer (more yellow) than DMC in some batches, which may show up when stitched directly alongside DMC 699. For standalone holiday ornaments or cards, this is unlikely to matter. For a large project mixing both brands in adjacent green areas, test a small section first.

Sullivans 45159 is another close match. As with other Sullivans conversions, thread weight differences can affect coverage density, so consider your fabric count when substituting.

Since holiday projects are often gifted and photographed, consistency matters. If you are working on a set of matching ornaments or a large advent calendar, commit to one brand for all your green and red skeins to avoid subtle shade variations between pieces.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Color Record

Use this page as a reference card for DMC 699: the structured data, quick conversions, and long-form copy are all tied back to the same stored color record.

Methodology: This page renders DMC 699, its hex value, and every brand equivalent from the site's source-of-truth color record, then checks long-form body copy against those same stored fields.
Verification status: Source-field checked. The page content is audited against the stored DMC number, brand equivalents, and match-quality labels before publishing.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-20
Approximation warning: Screen hex values, thread photos, and cross-brand conversions are reference aids. Dye lots, thread sheen, and fabric color can still shift the result in hand.

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Decision guide

When to use the DMC 699 reference page

This page should help you decide faster between palette planning, brand substitution, and shade comparison without turning the color record into a thin lookup page.

Best for

+ Palette planning when you want the stored DMC 699 Christmas Green record, hex value #056517, and linked brand equivalents in one place.
+ Checking the quickest cross-brand shortlist before you buy floss, compare stash substitutes, or route into a more specific conversion page.
+ Finding nearby shades in the greens family before you commit to accents, shading, or background blends.

Watch for

! Screen previews are only reference aids. Christmas Green can shift on real fabric because thread sheen, stitch coverage, and room lighting change how the color reads.
! A stored equivalent is still a shortlist, not a guarantee that two brands will disappear into each other in the same stitched motif.
! Older charts, discontinued kit floss, and dye-lot variation can all introduce small but visible differences that the page cannot detect for you.

Before you commit

Confirm the role of DMC 699 Christmas Green: decide whether you need an exact hero shade, a forgiving background, or a rough stash substitute.
Compare on project fabric: view the skein or stitched sample on the same fabric count and color you will actually use.
Use the linked conversion pages next: open the brand-specific pages when you need match-quality caveats before substituting away from the DMC reference.

DMC 699 FAQ

These questions appear on the page so the FAQ schema stays aligned with what visitors can actually read.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 699?+

The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is Anchor 923. This is an exact match.

What color is DMC 699?+

DMC 699 is called "Christmas Green" and has a hex color value of #056517. It belongs to the greens color family.

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 699?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 699 (Christmas Green) is Madeira 2704. This is a close match.

Seasonal and Year-Round Projects for DMC 699

The holiday connection is obvious, but here is a broader look at where 699 belongs in your project planning:

Christmas ornaments and stockings — Paired with DMC 321 or 498, wreaths, holly, Christmas trees, and candy cane stripes. The classic.
Advent calendars — Large projects that use significant yardage of 699 for borders, greenery, and numbered pockets.
Botanical illustrations — As a deep shadow green for leaves in realistic floral cross stitch.
Evergreen landscape elements — Pine and spruce trees in any season, not just winter scenes.
Tartan and plaid patterns — Many traditional tartans feature a dark green that 699 reproduces well.

For holiday projects on a timeline, start early. A detailed Christmas stocking can easily require 5-8 skeins of 699 and take months to complete. Planning your thread needs in advance saves both money and mid-project panic.