What color is DMC 991?

DMC 991 is Dark Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #477B6E (RGB 71, 123, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 991?

Anchor 1076 is the closest published match for DMC 991. 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 991?

DMC 991 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades. The next lighter one is DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine.

Can I get DMC 991 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 991 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

991

DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 991.

Code991

NameDark Aquamarine

Hex#477B6E

RGB71, 123, 110

HSL165°, 27%, 38%

CIELAB47.8, -20.7, 1.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 991 is Anchor 1076. 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 Aquamarine shades

All 5 DMC Aquamarine 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 991 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 991

Color-wheel combinations that start from 991, 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.

991Dark AquamarineThis color
315Medium Dark Antique Mauve

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

991Dark AquamarineThis color
29Eggplant
829Very Dark Golden Olive

Split complementary

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

991Dark AquamarineThis color
3834Dark Grape
3860Cocoa

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 991?: DMC 991 is Dark Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #477B6E (RGB 71, 123, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 991?: Anchor 1076 is the closest published match for DMC 991. 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 991?: DMC 991 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades. The next lighter one is DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine.
Can I get DMC 991 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 991 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 991

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