911 — Emerald Green medium
Teals family
DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) is a medium-dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #008853 and RGB values 0, 136, 83. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 911
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 911
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 911
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 911
DMC threads that pair well with 911, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 911 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 911
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the teals family, DMC 911 carries the name Emerald Green medium. Its strong and rich presence shines in ocean waves and peacock feathers alike. Pull this thread for coastal scenes or dragonflies when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 911?
DMC 911 is called Emerald Green medium. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #008853, RGB 0, 136, 83) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 911?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) is Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light, 52%) and Anchor 187 (Turquoise Medium, 48%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 911?
The closest DMC threads to 911 are 910 Emerald Green dark (ΔE 5.02), 702 Kelly Green (ΔE 5.81), and 562 Jade medium (ΔE 6.59). These are useful substitutes when 911 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 911?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 911 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.