DMC 993 — Aquamarine Very Light

• DMC 3817

  Celadon Green Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 992

  Aquamarine Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 503

  Blue Green Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 564

  Jade Very Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3813

  Blue Green Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 964

  Sea Green Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 959

  Sea Green Medium

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 966

  Jade Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3849

  Teal Green Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 563

  Jade Light

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 926

  Gray Green Medium

  ΔE 9.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 993?

DMC 993 is Aquamarine Very Light, a light teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #90C0B4 — RGB 144, 192, 180 and HSL 165°, 28%, 66% — 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 Very Light?

Aquamarine Very Light is DMC 993, and it converts to Anchor 1070. 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 993?

DMC 993 (Aquamarine Very Light) converts to Anchor 1070. 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 993?

DMC 993 (Aquamarine Very Light) is #90C0B4 in hex — that's RGB 144, 192, 180 or HSL 165°, 28%, 66%. 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 993?

To build dimension, flank DMC 993 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Jade Very Light (DMC 564) sits at 73% for highlights, and Aquamarine Light (DMC 992) at 56% 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 993?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 993 are Celadon Green Light (DMC 3817), Aquamarine Light (DMC 992), Blue Green Medium (DMC 503), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 993 is out of stock.