DMC 992 Light Aquamarine
DMC 992 Light Aquamarine is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6FAE9F and RGB 111, 174, 159. The closest substitute is DMC 503 Medium Blue Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 992 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Aquamarine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6FAE9F |
| RGB | 111, 174, 159 |
| HSL | 166°, 28%, 56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 503 Medium Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 3848 Medium Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 3849 Light Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 993 Very Light Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3851 Light Bright Green | View color | Close |
| 3817 Light Celadon 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 992 in patterns
Light 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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