DMC 501 — Blue Green Dark

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 561

  Celadon Green VD

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 909

  Emerald Green Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3346

  Hunter Green

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3818

  Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 319

  Pistachio Grn Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 987

  Forest Green Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 367

  Pistachio Green Dark

  ΔE 9.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 501?

DMC 501 is Blue Green Dark, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #396F52 — RGB 57, 111, 82 and HSL 148°, 32%, 33% — 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 Blue Green Dark?

Blue Green Dark is DMC 501, and it converts to Anchor 878. 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 501?

DMC 501 (Blue Green Dark) converts to Anchor 878. 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 501?

DMC 501 (Blue Green Dark) is #396F52 in hex — that's RGB 57, 111, 82 or HSL 148°, 32%, 33%. 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 501?

To build dimension, flank DMC 501 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Celadon Green Dark (DMC 3815) sits at 37% for highlights, and Celadon Green VD (DMC 561) at 29% 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 501?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 501 are Celadon Green Dark (DMC 3815), Celadon Green VD (DMC 561), Emerald Green Very Dark (DMC 909), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 501 is out of stock.