DMC 561 — Celadon Green VD

• DMC 909

  Emerald Green Very Dark

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 501

  Blue Green Dark

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 3346

  Hunter Green

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 319

  Pistachio Grn Very Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3818

  Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 699

  Green

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 987

  Forest Green Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3345

  Hunter Green Dark

  ΔE 9.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 561?

DMC 561 is Celadon Green VD, a dark green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #2C6A45 — RGB 44, 106, 69 and HSL 144°, 41%, 29% — 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 VD?

Celadon Green VD is DMC 561, and it converts to Anchor 212. 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 561?

DMC 561 (Celadon Green VD) converts to Anchor 212. 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 561?

DMC 561 (Celadon Green VD) is #2C6A45 in hex — that's RGB 44, 106, 69 or HSL 144°, 41%, 29%. 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 561?

To build dimension, flank DMC 561 (29% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Green Dark (DMC 501) sits at 33% for highlights, and Pistachio Grn Very Dark (DMC 319) at 25% 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 561?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 561 are Emerald Green Very Dark (DMC 909), Blue Green Dark (DMC 501), Hunter Green (DMC 3346), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 561 is out of stock.