DMC 959Sea Green Medium

DMC 959Sea Green Medium

DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.

Hex
#59C7B4
RGB
89, 199, 180
HSL
170°, 50%, 56%
Anchor
186
DMC code
959
Color family
Teals & aquas

Nearest DMC colors to 959

Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 959 is out of stock.

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 959?
DMC 959 is Sea Green Medium, a light teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #59C7B4 — RGB 89, 199, 180 and HSL 170°, 50%, 56% — and it falls in the teals & aquas range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
What DMC number is Sea Green Medium?
Sea Green Medium is DMC 959, and it converts to Anchor 186. 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 959?
DMC 959 (Sea Green Medium) converts to Anchor 186. 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 959?
DMC 959 (Sea Green Medium) is #59C7B4 in hex — that's RGB 89, 199, 180 or HSL 170°, 50%, 56%. 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 959?
To build dimension, flank DMC 959 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Aquamarine Very Light (DMC 993) sits at 66% for highlights, and Sea Green Dark (DMC 958) at 48% 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 959?
The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 959 are Sea Green Dark (DMC 958), Green Bright Light (DMC 3851), Teal Green Light (DMC 3849), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 959 is out of stock.

Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.