What color is DMC 959?

DMC 959 is Medium Sea Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #59C7B4 (RGB 89, 199, 180), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 959?

Anchor 186 is the closest published match for DMC 959, and some conversion charts list Anchor 185 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 959?

Among DMC's 4 Sea Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 964 Light Sea Green and the next darker one is DMC 958 Dark Sea Green.

Can I get DMC 959 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 959 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

959

DMC 959 Medium Sea Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 959.

Code959

NameMedium Sea Green

Hex#59C7B4

RGB89, 199, 180

HSL170°, 50%, 56%

CIELAB73.7, -36.1, -0.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 959 is Anchor 186 (some charts list 185). 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 Sea Green shades

All 4 DMC Sea 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 959 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 959

Color-wheel combinations that start from 959, 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.

959Medium Sea GreenThis color
3731Very Dark Dusty Rose

Analogous

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

702Kelly Green
959Medium Sea GreenThis color
826Medium Blue

Triadic

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

959Medium Sea GreenThis color
33Fuschia
733Medium Olive Green

Split complementary

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

959Medium Sea GreenThis color
3607Light Plum
3773Medium Desert Sand

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 959?: DMC 959 is Medium Sea Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #59C7B4 (RGB 89, 199, 180), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 959?: Anchor 186 is the closest published match for DMC 959, and some conversion charts list Anchor 185 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 959?: Among DMC's 4 Sea Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 964 Light Sea Green and the next darker one is DMC 958 Dark Sea Green.
Can I get DMC 959 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 959 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 959

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