DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark
DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark (#156f49) is a dark, rich green. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark (ΔE 3.6, close).
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DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark
#156f49 · RGB 21, 111, 73
Closest to DMC 909 in other brands
- Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 3.8 close
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.2 similar
DMC 909 color values
| Code | 909 |
|---|---|
| Name | Emerald Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #156f49 |
| RGB | 21, 111, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.2, a* -35.2, b* 14.1 |
| HSL | 155°, 68 %, 26 % |
| Color family | Green, 62 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.2) |
| DMC color card | row 10-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark, ΔE 2.8 |
DMC 909 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 909: the best is Anchor 230 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 210 | Spruce Medium | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1206 | Jade Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 11.4 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 3.8 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S62 | Green Tea | 6.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 14.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 909
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 909, led by DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 2.9 | slightly more muted |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | #396f52 | 4.4 | more muted |
| 910 | Emerald Green Dark | #187e56 | 5.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 7.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 7.0 | darker |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 7.3 | slightly more muted |
| 505 | Jade Green | #338362 | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 909: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 49 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 505 | Jade Green | 49.3 |
| 3 lighter | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 46.7 |
| 2 lighter | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 46.0 |
| 1 lighter | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 42.5 |
| this color | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| 1 darker | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 2 darker | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 3 darker | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 4 darker | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 909
One strand each of DMC 910 and DMC 3818 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 561, ΔE 2.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 909 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark + 1 × DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #156e4a | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 911 Emerald Green Medium + 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #18734d | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark + 1 × DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #1c7045 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 909
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #156f49; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 909
Anchor 230 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 909. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 909 is number 62 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 501 Blue Green Dark and down to DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to DMC 561, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 909 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 4.3), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 3.8) and Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 909?
Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 210 (ΔE 3.2) and Anchor 217 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is DMC 909?
DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #156f49, RGB 21, 111, 73, L* 41.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 909?
Inside DMC, DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.9). From other brands, Anchor 230 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 1302 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 910 and DMC 3818 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 909 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 3.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 909?
Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1214 at ΔE 4.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 2.9
- DMC 501 Blue Green Dark ΔE 4.4
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 7.3
DMC 909 in other brands
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 4.3
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 3.8
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.2