DMC 912 — Emerald Green Light

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 562

  Jade Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3816

  Celadon Green

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 913

  Nile Green Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 958

  Sea Green Dark

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 912?

DMC 912 is Emerald Green Light, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #1B9D6B — RGB 27, 157, 107 and HSL 157°, 71%, 36% — 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 Light?

Emerald Green Light is DMC 912, and it converts to Anchor 209. 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 912?

DMC 912 (Emerald Green Light) converts to Anchor 209. 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 912?

DMC 912 (Emerald Green Light) is #1B9D6B in hex — that's RGB 27, 157, 107 or HSL 157°, 71%, 36%. 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 912?

To build dimension, flank DMC 912 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Jade Medium (DMC 562) sits at 46% for highlights, and Emerald Green Medium (DMC 911) at 33% 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 912?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 912 are Emerald Green Medium (DMC 911), Jade Medium (DMC 562), Celadon Green (DMC 3816), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 912 is out of stock.