912 — Emerald Green light
Teals family
Looking up DMC 912? It's Emerald Green light, a medium-dark teal shade (#309C66 / RGB 48, 156, 102). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 912
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 912
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 912
DMC threads that pair well with 912, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 912 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 912
DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the teals family. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching dragonflies or turtle designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 912 look like?
DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #309C66 and RGB 48, 156, 102. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 912?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) is Anchor 208 (Jade Light) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1072 (Jade Medium Light, 62%) and Anchor 204 (Emerald Green Very Light, 62%).
What DMC colors are similar to 912?
The closest DMC threads to 912 are 913 Nile Green medium (ΔE 6.28), 911 Emerald Green medium (ΔE 7.41), and 3851 Bright Green light (ΔE 7.69). These are useful substitutes when 912 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 912?
Reach for DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 912.