What color is DMC 909?

DMC 909 is Very Dark Emerald Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #156F49 (RGB 21, 111, 73), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 909?

Anchor 923 is the closest published match for DMC 909, and some conversion charts list Anchor 230 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 909?

Among DMC's 5 Emerald Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 910 Dark Emerald Green and the next darker one is DMC 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green.

Can I get DMC 909 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 909 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

909

DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 909.

Code909

NameVery Dark Emerald Green

Hex#156F49

RGB21, 111, 73

HSL155°, 68%, 26%

CIELAB41.2, -35.2, 14.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 909 is Anchor 923 (some charts list 230). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Emerald Green shades

All 5 DMC Emerald Green shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 909 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 909

Color-wheel combinations that start from 909, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

909Very Dark Emerald GreenThis color
915Dark Plum

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

699Green
909Very Dark Emerald GreenThis color
3808Ultra Very Dark Turquoise

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

909Very Dark Emerald GreenThis color
550Very Dark Violet
433Medium Brown

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

909Very Dark Emerald GreenThis color
550Very Dark Violet
3857Dark Rosewood

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 909?: DMC 909 is Very Dark Emerald Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #156F49 (RGB 21, 111, 73), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 909?: Anchor 923 is the closest published match for DMC 909, and some conversion charts list Anchor 230 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 909?: Among DMC's 5 Emerald Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 910 Dark Emerald Green and the next darker one is DMC 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green.
Can I get DMC 909 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 909 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 909

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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