DMC 163 — Celadon Green Medium

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 320

  Pistachio Green Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 367

  Pistachio Green Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 562

  Jade Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 501

  Blue Green Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3850

  Green Bright Dark

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 163?

DMC 163 is Celadon Green Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4D8361 — RGB 77, 131, 97 and HSL 142°, 26%, 41% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Celadon Green Medium?

Celadon Green Medium is DMC 163, and it converts to Anchor 877. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 163?

DMC 163 (Celadon Green Medium) converts to Anchor 877. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 163?

DMC 163 (Celadon Green Medium) is #4D8361 in hex — that's RGB 77, 131, 97 or HSL 142°, 26%, 41%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 163?

To build dimension, flank DMC 163 (41% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Green (DMC 502) sits at 46% for highlights, and Jade Green (DMC 505) at 36% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 163?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 163 are Jade Green (DMC 505), Celadon Green Dark (DMC 3815), Blue Green (DMC 502), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 163 is out of stock.