DMC 502 — Blue Green

• DMC 562

  Jade Medium

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3816

  Celadon Green

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 320

  Pistachio Green Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 912

  Emerald Green Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3850

  Green Bright Dark

  ΔE 9.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 502?

DMC 502 is Blue Green, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5B9071 — RGB 91, 144, 113 and HSL 145°, 23%, 46% — 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?

Blue Green is DMC 502, 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 502?

DMC 502 (Blue Green) 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 502?

DMC 502 (Blue Green) is #5B9071 in hex — that's RGB 91, 144, 113 or HSL 145°, 23%, 46%. 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 502?

To build dimension, flank DMC 502 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Celadon Green (DMC 3816) sits at 52% for highlights, and Celadon Green Medium (DMC 163) at 41% 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 502?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 502 are Jade Medium (DMC 562), Celadon Green Medium (DMC 163), Aquamarine (DMC 3814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 502 is out of stock.