DMC 909 — Emerald Green Very Dark

• DMC 561

  Celadon Green VD

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 501

  Blue Green Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3818

  Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 319

  Pistachio Grn Very Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3346

  Hunter Green

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 699

  Green

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 700

  Green Bright

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 909?

DMC 909 is Emerald Green Very Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #156F49 — RGB 21, 111, 73 and HSL 155°, 68%, 26% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Emerald Green Very Dark?

Emerald Green Very Dark is DMC 909, and it converts to Anchor 923. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 909?

DMC 909 (Emerald Green Very Dark) converts to Anchor 923. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 909?

DMC 909 (Emerald Green Very Dark) is #156F49 in hex — that's RGB 21, 111, 73 or HSL 155°, 68%, 26%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 909?

To build dimension, flank DMC 909 (26% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Green Dark (DMC 501) sits at 33% for highlights, and Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark (DMC 3818) at 21% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 909?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 909 are Celadon Green VD (DMC 561), Blue Green Dark (DMC 501), Emerald Green Dark (DMC 910), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 909 is out of stock.