993 — Aquamarine light
Teals family
Looking up DMC 993? It's Aquamarine light, a medium teal shade (#55AB90 / RGB 85, 171, 144). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 993
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 993
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 993
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 993
DMC threads that pair well with 993, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 993 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 993
Meet DMC 993, Aquamarine light — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the teals family. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It also turns up in patterns built around turtle designs and mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 993 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 993 is Aquamarine light — a medium teal thread (hex #55AB90, RGB 85, 171, 144). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 993?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) is Anchor 1072 (Jade Medium Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light, 76%) and Anchor 1074 (Jade Medium, 75%).
Which DMC threads are close to 993?
The closest DMC threads to 993 are 563 Jade light (ΔE 4.8), 959 Sea Green medium (ΔE 5.27), and 3851 Bright Green light (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 993 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 993 good for?
DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) 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 993.
What fabric color works best with DMC 993 (Aquamarine light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 993 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.