DMC 991 — Aquamarine Dark

• DMC 3847

  Teal Green Dark

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3850

  Green Bright Dark

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3812

  Sea Green Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 501

  Blue Green Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3768

  Gray Green Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3809

  Turquoise Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 991?

DMC 991 is Aquamarine Dark, a dark teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #477B6E — RGB 71, 123, 110 and HSL 165°, 27%, 38% — 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 Aquamarine Dark?

Aquamarine Dark is DMC 991, and it converts to Anchor 1076. 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 991?

DMC 991 (Aquamarine Dark) converts to Anchor 1076. 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 991?

DMC 991 (Aquamarine Dark) is #477B6E in hex — that's RGB 71, 123, 110 or HSL 165°, 27%, 38%. 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 991?

To build dimension, flank DMC 991 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Aquamarine (DMC 3814) sits at 43% for highlights, and Blue Green Dark (DMC 501) 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 991?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 991 are Teal Green Dark (DMC 3847), Green Bright Dark (DMC 3850), Aquamarine (DMC 3814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 991 is out of stock.