926 — Grey Green medium
Teals family
Need details on DMC 926? This medium, subdued teal shade (Grey Green medium) is hex #617878, RGB 97, 120, 120. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 926
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 926
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 926
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 926
DMC threads that pair well with 926, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 926 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 926
Meet DMC 926, Grey Green medium — a subdued, medium thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It blends comfortably into projects centered on turtle designs and mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 926 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 926 is Grey Green medium — a medium teal thread (hex #617878, RGB 97, 120, 120). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 926?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) is Anchor 876 (Sea Foam Green Medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 168 (Blue Green Medium, 66%) and Anchor 850 (Grey Blue Dark, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 926?
The closest DMC threads to 926 are 169 Pewter light (ΔE 5.3), 502 Blue Green (ΔE 8.68), and 3810 Turquoise dark (ΔE 9.89). These are useful substitutes when 926 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 926 good for?
DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 926.
What fabric color works best with DMC 926 (Grey Green medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 926 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.