DMC 562 — Jade Medium

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3816

  Celadon Green

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 912

  Emerald Green Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 913

  Nile Green Medium

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 320

  Pistachio Green Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 562?

DMC 562 is Jade Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #53976A — RGB 83, 151, 106 and HSL 140°, 29%, 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 Jade Medium?

Jade Medium is DMC 562, and it converts to Anchor 210. 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 562?

DMC 562 (Jade Medium) converts to Anchor 210. 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 562?

DMC 562 (Jade Medium) is #53976A in hex — that's RGB 83, 151, 106 or HSL 140°, 29%, 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 562?

To build dimension, flank DMC 562 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Celadon Green (DMC 3816) sits at 52% for highlights, and Emerald Green Light (DMC 912) at 36% 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 562?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 562 are Blue Green (DMC 502), Celadon Green (DMC 3816), Emerald Green Light (DMC 912), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 562 is out of stock.