DMC 955 Light Nile Green
DMC 955 Light Nile Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A2D6AD and RGB 162, 214, 173. The closest substitute is DMC 563 Light Jade.
Color values
| DMC code | 955 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Nile Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A2D6AD |
| RGB | 162, 214, 173 |
| HSL | 133°, 39%, 74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 563 Light Jade | View color | Close |
| 564 Very Light Jade | View color | Close |
| 954 Nile Green | View color | Close |
| 368 Light Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 3817 Light Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 3813 Light Blue 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 955 in patterns
Light Nile 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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