What color is DMC 966?

DMC 966 is Medium Baby Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B9D7C0 (RGB 185, 215, 192), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 966?

Anchor 206 is the closest published match for DMC 966, and some conversion charts list Anchor 240 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 966?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 504 Very Light Blue Green is a little lighter and DMC 3817 Light Celadon Green is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 966 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 966 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

966

DMC 966 Medium Baby Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 966.

Code966

NameMedium Baby Green

Hex#B9D7C0

RGB185, 215, 192

HSL134°, 27%, 78%

CIELAB83.3, -14.3, 8.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 966 is Anchor 206 (some charts list 240). 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.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 966 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 966

Color-wheel combinations that start from 966, 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.

966Medium Baby GreenThis color
211Light Lavender

Analogous

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

164Light Forest Green
966Medium Baby GreenThis color
504Very Light Blue Green

Triadic

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

966Medium Baby GreenThis color
341Light Blue Violet
06Medium Light Driftwood

Split complementary

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

966Medium Baby GreenThis color
211Light Lavender
778Very Light Antique Mauve

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 966?: DMC 966 is Medium Baby Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B9D7C0 (RGB 185, 215, 192), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 966?: Anchor 206 is the closest published match for DMC 966, and some conversion charts list Anchor 240 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 966?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 504 Very Light Blue Green is a little lighter and DMC 3817 Light Celadon Green is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 966 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 966 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 966

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