DMC 563 — Jade Light

• DMC 954

  Nile Green

  ΔE 1.8

• DMC 3817

  Celadon Green Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 368

  Pistachio Green Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 564

  Jade Very Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 955

  Nile Green Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 503

  Blue Green Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 913

  Nile Green Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3813

  Blue Green Light

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3816

  Celadon Green

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 989

  Forest Green

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 966

  Jade Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 9.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 563?

DMC 563 is Jade Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8FC098 — RGB 143, 192, 152 and HSL 131°, 28%, 66% — 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 Light?

Jade Light is DMC 563, and it converts to Anchor 208. 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 563?

DMC 563 (Jade Light) converts to Anchor 208. 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 563?

DMC 563 (Jade Light) is #8FC098 in hex — that's RGB 143, 192, 152 or HSL 131°, 28%, 66%. 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 563?

To build dimension, flank DMC 563 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pistachio Green Light (DMC 368) sits at 68% for highlights, and Blue Green Medium (DMC 503) at 58% 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 563?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 563 are Nile Green (DMC 954), Celadon Green Light (DMC 3817), Pistachio Green Light (DMC 368), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 563 is out of stock.