What color is DMC 955?

DMC 955 is Light Nile Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A2D6AD (RGB 162, 214, 173), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 955?

Anchor 206 is the closest published match for DMC 955, and some conversion charts list Anchor 203 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 955?

DMC 955 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Nile Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 13 Medium Light Nile Green.

Can I get DMC 955 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 955 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

955

DMC 955 Light Nile Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 955.

Code955

NameLight Nile Green

Hex#A2D6AD

RGB162, 214, 173

HSL133°, 39%, 74%

CIELAB81.2, -24.9, 14.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 955 is Anchor 206 (some charts list 203). 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 Nile Green shades

All 4 DMC Nile 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 955 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 955

Color-wheel combinations that start from 955, 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.

955Light Nile GreenThis color
554Light Violet

Analogous

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

368Light Pistachio Green
955Light Nile GreenThis color
964Light Sea Green

Triadic

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

955Light Nile GreenThis color
210Medium Lavender
224Very Light Shell Pink

Split complementary

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

955Light Nile GreenThis color
554Light Violet
3727Light Antique Mauve

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 955?: DMC 955 is Light Nile Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A2D6AD (RGB 162, 214, 173), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 955?: Anchor 206 is the closest published match for DMC 955, and some conversion charts list Anchor 203 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 955?: DMC 955 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Nile Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 13 Medium Light Nile Green.
Can I get DMC 955 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 955 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 955

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