943 — Aquamarine medium
Teals family
Looking up DMC 943? It's Aquamarine medium, a medium-dark teal shade (#008F79 / RGB 0, 143, 121). 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 943
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 943
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 943
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium) sits a hair from DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium) (ΔE 3.2) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 943
DMC threads that pair well with 943, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 943 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 943
Known as Aquamarine medium, DMC 943 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 943 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 943 is Aquamarine medium — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #008F79, RGB 0, 143, 121). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 943?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium) is Anchor 187 (Turquoise Medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1076 (Jade, 81%) and Anchor 209 (Jade Medium, 58%).
Which DMC threads are close to 943?
The closest DMC threads to 943 are 992 Aquamarine medium (ΔE 3.2), 958 Sea Green dark (ΔE 3.76), and 3850 Bright Green dark (ΔE 4.07). These are useful substitutes when 943 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 943 good for?
DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 943.
What fabric color works best with DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 943 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.