DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is a dark, soft green with the screen hex #044d33. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 212 Spruce Dark, very close at ΔE 1.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 2.5, very close).
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DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark
#044d33 · RGB 4, 77, 51
Closest to DMC 500 in other brands
- Anchor 212 Spruce Dark ΔE 1.9 very close
- Madeira 1205 Blue Green ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 13.8 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 10.7 loose
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.5 similar
DMC 500 color values
| Code | 500 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #044d33 |
| RGB | 4, 77, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 28.3, a* -27.8, b* 9.7 |
| HSL | 159°, 90 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 73 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 28.3) |
| DMC color card | row 09-27 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 212 Spruce Dark, ΔE 1.9 |
DMC 500 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 500: the best is Anchor 212 at ΔE 1.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 212 | Spruce Dark | 1.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 879 | Pine Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 218 | Juniper Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1205 | Blue Green | 2.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 13.8 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 10.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 16.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 500
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 500; the nearest, DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 4.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 5.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 8.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 10.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | #405230 | 10.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 11.2 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 11.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | #396f52 | 11.9 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 500: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 40 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 3 lighter | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 2 lighter | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
| 1 lighter | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 32.6 |
| this color | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 28.3 |
| 1 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
| 2 darker | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 22.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 500
One strand each of DMC 3818 and DMC 890 models at ΔE 2.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3818, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #145231 | 2.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | #254c2d | 4.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 500
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #044d33; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 500
Anchor 212 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 500. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 500 is number 73 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark and down to DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 500 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 6.9), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 13.8) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 10.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 500?
Anchor 212 Spruce Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark (ΔE 1.9, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 879 (ΔE 2.4) and Anchor 218 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is DMC 500?
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #044d33, RGB 4, 77, 51, L* 28.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 500?
Inside DMC, DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, Anchor 212 (ΔE 1.9) or Madeira 1205 (ΔE 2.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3818 and DMC 890 models at ΔE 2.9.
What is DMC 500 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 13.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 500?
Madeira 1205 Blue Green at ΔE 2.5 (very close), then Madeira 2704 at ΔE 4.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.3
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 8.6
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 10.0
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 10.8
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 11.2
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 11.2
- DMC 501 Blue Green Dark ΔE 11.9
DMC 500 in other brands
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.9
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 13.8
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 10.7
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.5