What color is DMC 912?

DMC 912 is Light Emerald Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1B9D6B (RGB 27, 157, 107), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 912?

Anchor 209 is the closest published match for DMC 912. 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 912?

DMC 912 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Emerald Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 911 Medium Emerald Green.

Can I get DMC 912 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 912 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

912

DMC 912 Light Emerald Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 912.

Code912

NameLight Emerald Green

Hex#1B9D6B

RGB27, 157, 107

HSL157°, 71%, 36%

CIELAB57.5, -45.5, 16.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 912 is Anchor 209. 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 912 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 912

Color-wheel combinations that start from 912, 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.

912Light Emerald GreenThis color
3803Dark Mauve

Analogous

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

701Light Green
912Light Emerald GreenThis color
806Dark Peacock Blue

Triadic

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

912Light Emerald GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry
781Very Dark Topaz

Split complementary

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

912Light Emerald GreenThis color
552Medium Violet
498Dark Red

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 912?: DMC 912 is Light Emerald Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1B9D6B (RGB 27, 157, 107), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 912?: Anchor 209 is the closest published match for DMC 912. 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 912?: DMC 912 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Emerald Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 911 Medium Emerald Green.
Can I get DMC 912 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 912 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 912

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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