964 — Sea Green light
Teals family
Need details on DMC 964? This medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade (Sea Green light) is hex #75CDC1, RGB 117, 205, 193. 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 964
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 964
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 964
DMC threads that pair well with 964, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 964 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 964
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, DMC 964 carries the name Sea Green light. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It blends comfortably into projects centered on coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 964?
DMC 964 is called Sea Green light. It's a medium-light teal shade (hex #75CDC1, RGB 117, 205, 193) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 964?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 964 (Sea Green light) is Anchor 185 (Turquoise Very Light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1092 (Teal Light, 72%) and Anchor 1070 (Jade Light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 964?
The closest DMC threads to 964 are 3811 Turquoise very light (ΔE 8.39), 504 Blue Green Very Light (ΔE 9.63), and 598 Turquoise light (ΔE 9.81). These are useful substitutes when 964 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 964?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 964 (Sea Green light) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.