What color is DMC 992?

DMC 992 is Light Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6FAE9F (RGB 111, 174, 159), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 992?

Anchor 1072 is the closest published match for DMC 992, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1070 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 992?

Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 993 Very Light Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 3814 Aquamarine.

Can I get DMC 992 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 992 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

992

DMC 992 Light Aquamarine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 992.

Code992

NameLight Aquamarine

Hex#6FAE9F

RGB111, 174, 159

HSL166°, 28%, 56%

CIELAB66.6, -23.7, 1.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 992 is Anchor 1072 (some charts list 1070). 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 992 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 992

Color-wheel combinations that start from 992, 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.

992Light AquamarineThis color
316Medium Antique Mauve

Analogous

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

3816Celadon Green
992Light AquamarineThis color
597Turquoise

Triadic

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

992Light AquamarineThis color
553Violet
371Mustard

Split complementary

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

992Light AquamarineThis color
3835Medium Grape
3859Light Rosewood

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 992?: DMC 992 is Light Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6FAE9F (RGB 111, 174, 159), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 992?: Anchor 1072 is the closest published match for DMC 992, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1070 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 992?: Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 993 Very Light Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 3814 Aquamarine.
Can I get DMC 992 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 992 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 992

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