DMC 966 — Jade Ultra Very Light

• DMC 3813

  Blue Green Light

  ΔE 1.4

• DMC 504

  Blue Green Very Light

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 564

  Jade Very Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 164

  Forest Green Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3817

  Celadon Green Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 369

  Pistachio Green Very Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 955

  Nile Green Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3348

  Yellow Green Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 524

  Fern Green Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 964

  Sea Green Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 368

  Pistachio Green Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 13

  Nile Green Medium Light

  ΔE 8.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 966?

DMC 966 is Jade Ultra Very Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B9D7C0 — RGB 185, 215, 192 and HSL 134°, 27%, 78% — 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 Jade Ultra Very Light?

Jade Ultra Very Light is DMC 966, and it converts to Anchor 240. 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 966?

DMC 966 (Jade Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 240. 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 966?

DMC 966 (Jade Ultra Very Light) is #B9D7C0 in hex — that's RGB 185, 215, 192 or HSL 134°, 27%, 78%. 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 966?

To build dimension, flank DMC 966 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Green Very Light (DMC 504) sits at 82% for highlights, and Jade Very Light (DMC 564) at 73% 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 966?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 966 are Blue Green Light (DMC 3813), Blue Green Very Light (DMC 504), Jade Very Light (DMC 564), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 966 is out of stock.