DMC 505 — Jade Green

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3850

  Green Bright Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 501

  Blue Green Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 909

  Emerald Green Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 562

  Jade Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 9.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 505?

DMC 505 is Jade Green, a medium teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #338362 — RGB 51, 131, 98 and HSL 155°, 44%, 36% — and it falls in the teals & aquas range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Jade Green?

Jade Green is DMC 505, and it converts to Anchor 1076. 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 505?

DMC 505 (Jade Green) converts to Anchor 1076. 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 505?

DMC 505 (Jade Green) is #338362 in hex — that's RGB 51, 131, 98 or HSL 155°, 44%, 36%. 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 505?

To build dimension, flank DMC 505 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Celadon Green Medium (DMC 163) sits at 41% for highlights, and Emerald Green Dark (DMC 910) 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 505?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 505 are Emerald Green Dark (DMC 910), Celadon Green Medium (DMC 163), Emerald Green Medium (DMC 911), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 505 is out of stock.