991 — Aquamarine dark
Teals family
Below: DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark), a dark, vivid teal shade with hex #0D5850 and RGB 13, 88, 80. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 991
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 991
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 991
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for DMC 991
DMC threads that pair well with 991, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 991 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 991
A dark, vivid entry in the teals family, DMC 991 carries the name Aquamarine dark. The striking and rich character of this shade lends itself well to ocean waves and peacock feathers. Stitchers frequently choose it for coastal scenes and dragonflies in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 991?
DMC 991 is called Aquamarine dark. It's a dark teal shade (hex #0D5850, RGB 13, 88, 80) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 991?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark) is Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 877 (Sea Foam Green Dark, 69%) and Anchor 217 (Misty Green Dark, 59%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 991?
The closest DMC threads to 991 are 3847 Teal Green dark (ΔE 3.38), 561 Jade very dark (ΔE 5.39), and 501 Blue Green dark (ΔE 6.88). These are useful substitutes when 991 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 991?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 991 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.