DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green
DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#156F49 and RGB 21, 111, 73. The closest substitute is DMC 561 Very Dark Jade.
Color values
| DMC code | 909 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Emerald Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #156F49 |
| RGB | 21, 111, 73 |
| HSL | 155°, 68%, 26% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 561 Very Dark Jade | View color | Close |
| 910 Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
| 505 Jade Green | View color | Close |
| 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
| 501 Dark Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 319 Very Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 909 in patterns
Very Dark Emerald Green sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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