DMC 993 Very Light Aquamarine
DMC 993 Very Light Aquamarine is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#90C0B4 and RGB 144, 192, 180. The closest substitute is DMC 3817 Light Celadon Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 993 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Aquamarine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #90C0B4 |
| RGB | 144, 192, 180 |
| HSL | 165°, 28%, 66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3817 Light Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 992 Light Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 503 Medium Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 13 Medium Light Nile Green | View color | Close |
| 3813 Light Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 564 Very Light Jade | 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 993 in patterns
Very 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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