909 — Emerald Green very dark
Teals family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 909
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 909
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 909
DMC threads that pair well with 909, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 909 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 210 (Jade Medium Dark) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 216 (Misty Green Medium, 63%) and Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark, 61%).
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.