DMC 955Nile Green Light
DMC 955 — Nile Green Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A2D6AD
- RGB
- 162, 214, 173
- HSL
- 133°, 39%, 74%
- Anchor
- 206
- DMC code
- 955
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 955
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 955 is out of stock.
- DMC 564
Jade Very Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 563
Jade Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 3813
Blue Green Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3817
Celadon Green Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 966
Jade Ultra Very Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 954
Nile Green
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 164
Forest Green Light
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 504
Blue Green Very Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 3348
Yellow Green Light
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 13
Nile Green Medium Light
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 369
Pistachio Green Very Light
ΔE 9.6
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 955?
- DMC 955 is Nile Green Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A2D6AD — RGB 162, 214, 173 and HSL 133°, 39%, 74% — 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 Nile Green Light?
- Nile Green Light is DMC 955, and it converts to Anchor 206. 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 955?
- DMC 955 (Nile Green Light) converts to Anchor 206. 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 955?
- DMC 955 (Nile Green Light) is #A2D6AD in hex — that's RGB 162, 214, 173 or HSL 133°, 39%, 74%. 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 955?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 955 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Jade Ultra Very Light (DMC 966) sits at 78% for highlights, and Jade Light (DMC 563) at 66% 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 955?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 955 are Jade Very Light (DMC 564), Jade Light (DMC 563), Blue Green Light (DMC 3813), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 955 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.