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DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine

DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine is a greens embroidery floss color with hex #477b6b, RGB 71, 123, 107, and HSL 162, 27%, 38%. In cross stitch, it works best as a mid-tone natural foliage color, especially for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs.

What Color Is DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine?

DMC 991 is a greens DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #477b6b, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.

How Do You Use DMC 991 in Cross Stitch?

  • leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs
  • natural shadows in landscapes and garden scenes
  • balanced accent color in home decor patterns

Which Colors Pair With DMC 991?

This shade pairs well with browns, cream neutrals, floral pinks. It is especially practical for botanical charts, woodland scenes, plant patterns when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.

Which DMC Colors Are Closest to 991?

These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.

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Which Related DMC Colors Work With DMC 991?

Use these related greens shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.

Create a Pattern With DMC 991

StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.

DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine FAQ

Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.

What color is DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine?

DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine is a greens embroidery floss color with hex #477b6b and RGB 71, 123, 107. In cross stitch, it works as a mid-tone natural foliage color.

What is DMC 991 used for in cross stitch?

DMC 991 is useful for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs. It can also support natural shadows in landscapes and garden scenes, especially when you need a greens shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.

Which DMC colors are closest to 991?

The closest colors in this chart are DMC 3815 Dark Celadon Green, DMC 505 Jade Green, DMC 501 Dark Blue Green. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.

Can I use hex #477b6b as DMC 991?

Hex #477b6b is the digital reference shown for DMC 991. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.

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