DMC 501Blue Green Dark
DMC 501 — Blue Green Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #396F52
- RGB
- 57, 111, 82
- Anchor
- 878
- DMC code
- 501
Nearest DMC colors to 501
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 501 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 57, 111, 82. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.