909 — Emerald Green very dark
Teals family#006540
DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) is a dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #006540 and RGB values 0, 101, 64. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 909
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Croquet Lawn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 909
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 909 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 909
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 909
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) sits a hair from DMC 699 (Christmas Green) (ΔE 2.02) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 909 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Emerald Green very dark turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D909, Diamond Drills USA DMC909. A kit legend or drill bag marked 909 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 909
DMC threads that pair well with 909, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC909 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 909
Known as Emerald Green very dark, DMC 909 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring nature themes or ocean waves. Look for it in charts that feature peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 909 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 909 is Emerald Green very dark — a dark teal thread (hex #006540, RGB 0, 101, 64). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 909?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) is Anchor 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 211 (Jade Dark, 71%) and Anchor 229 (Christmas Green Dark, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 909?
The closest DMC threads to 909 are 699 Christmas Green (ΔE 2.02), 505 Jade Green (ΔE 4.11), and 700 Christmas Green bright (ΔE 4.63). These are useful substitutes when 909 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 909 good for?
DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 909.
Is DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 909 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.
Does DMC 909 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S909. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 909?
Diamond Dotz D909 and Diamond Drills USA DMC909 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 909 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 909?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 4100 Emerald Very Dark (90%), Madeira Rayon 1479 Emerald Isle (90%), Classic Colorworks Silk Serene Green (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.