DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine
DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#477B6E and RGB 71, 123, 110. The closest substitute is DMC 3847 Dark Teal Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 991 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Aquamarine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #477B6E |
| RGB | 71, 123, 110 |
| HSL | 165°, 27%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3847 Dark Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 3814 Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3850 Dark Bright Green | View color | Close |
| 3815 Dark Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 3812 Very Dark Seagreen | View color | Close |
| 501 Dark 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 991 in patterns
Dark Aquamarine 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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