DMC 955 Nile Green Light
On screen, DMC 955 Nile Green Light reads as a light, soft green (#a2d6ad). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 206 Spruce Light, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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DMC 955 Nile Green Light
#a2d6ad · RGB 162, 214, 173
Closest to DMC 955 in other brands
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Celery ΔE 7.1 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 2.8 very close
- Artkal S S120 Polar Mint ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 17.5 loose
DMC 955 color values
| Code | 955 |
|---|---|
| Name | Nile Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a2d6ad |
| RGB | 162, 214, 173 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.2, a* -24.9, b* 14.9 |
| HSL | 133°, 39 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Green, 16 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.2) |
| DMC color card | row 10-01 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 206 Spruce Light, ΔE 2.9 |
DMC 955 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 955: the best is Madeira 1211 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 206 | Spruce Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 203 | Mint Green Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 7.1 | similar |
| Perler | Pastel Green | code 80-19053 | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 2.8 | very close |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S120 | Polar Mint | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | SP1 | Pearlescent Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 17.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 20.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 955
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 955; the nearest, DMC 564 Jade Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | Jade Very Light | #a7cdaf | 4.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 563 | Jade Light | #8fc098 | 5.5 | darker |
| 3813 | Blue Green Light | #b2d4bd | 6.1 | more muted |
| 3817 | Celadon Green Light | #99c3aa | 6.2 | darker and more muted |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | #a6c298 | 6.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | #b9d7c0 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 954 | Nile Green | #88ba91 | 7.2 | darker |
| 164 | Forest Green Light | #c8d8b8 | 8.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 955: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 86 to 73.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 504 | Blue Green Very Light | 86.2 |
| 3 lighter | 3348 | Yellow Green Light | 84.8 |
| 2 lighter | 164 | Forest Green Light | 84.4 |
| 1 lighter | 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | 83.3 |
| this color | 955 | Nile Green Light | 81.2 |
| 1 darker | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| 2 darker | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 75.4 |
| 3 darker | 3817 | Celadon Green Light | 75.3 |
| 4 darker | 563 | Jade Light | 73.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 955
One strand each of DMC 12 and DMC 959 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 564, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 955 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 12 Tender Green + 1 × DMC 959 Sea Green Medium | #a1d0a8 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 15 Apple Green + 1 × DMC 959 Sea Green Medium | #a4dbac | 1.8 |
| 1 × DMC 959 Sea Green Medium + 1 × DMC 472 Avocado Green Ultra Light | #a8d6a7 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 955
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a2d6ad; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 955
Anchor 206 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 955. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 955 is number 16 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 966 Jade Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 564 Jade Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 955 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 7.1), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 2.8) and Artkal S S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 5.6); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 955?
Anchor 206 Spruce Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 955 Nile Green Light (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1042 (ΔE 6.9) and Anchor 203 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is DMC 955?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #a2d6ad, RGB 162, 214, 173, L* 81.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 955?
Inside DMC, DMC 564 Jade Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 206 (ΔE 2.9) or Madeira 1211 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 12 and DMC 959 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is DMC 955 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 2.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 955?
Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Madeira 1210 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 564 Jade Very Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light ΔE 6.2
- DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light ΔE 6.6
DMC 955 in other brands
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 2.9
- Perler Celery ΔE 7.1
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 2.8
- Artkal S S120 Polar Mint ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 17.5