DMC 501 Blue Green Dark
DMC 501 Blue Green Dark (#396f52) is a dark, soft green. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 6.5 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 501 Blue Green Dark
#396f52 · RGB 57, 111, 82
Closest to DMC 501 in other brands
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S62 Green Tea ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.0 similar
DMC 501 color values
| Code | 501 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #396f52 |
| RGB | 57, 111, 82 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.5, a* -25.3, b* 10.7 |
| HSL | 148°, 32 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Green, 59 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.5) |
| DMC color card | row 09-26 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark, ΔE 3.9 |
DMC 501 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 501: the best is Anchor 217 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 877 | Pine Medium | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 210 | Spruce Medium | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S62 | Green Tea | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 6.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 13.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 501
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 501; the nearest, DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark, sits at ΔE 3.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 3.4 | a little lighter |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 3.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 4.4 | more saturated |
| 910 | Emerald Green Dark | #187e56 | 6.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 6.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 505 | Jade Green | #338362 | 7.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 163 | Celadon Green Medium | #4d8361 | 7.6 | lighter |
| 991 | Aquamarine Dark | #477b6e | 7.9 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 501: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 50 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 163 | Celadon Green Medium | 50.3 |
| 3 lighter | 505 | Jade Green | 49.3 |
| 2 lighter | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 46.7 |
| 1 lighter | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 46.0 |
| this color | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 42.5 |
| 1 darker | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| 2 darker | 3346 | Hunter Green | 40.7 |
| 3 darker | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 4 darker | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 501
One strand each of DMC 163 and DMC 3818 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3815, ΔE 3.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 501 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 163 Celadon Green Medium + 1 × DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #387151 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 163 Celadon Green Medium + 1 × DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark | #376c4e | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 505 Jade Green + 1 × DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark | #3a6e4e | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 501
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #396f52; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 501
Substituting DMC 501 takes care: Anchor 217 is a little darker (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1311 is slightly more muted (ΔE 6.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 501 is number 59 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark and down to DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 501 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 6.9), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S62 Green Tea (ΔE 6.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 501?
Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 501 Blue Green Dark (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 877 (ΔE 4.6) and Anchor 210 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is DMC 501?
DMC 501 Blue Green Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #396f52, RGB 57, 111, 82, L* 42.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 501?
Inside DMC, DMC 3815 Celadon Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.4). From other brands, Anchor 217 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1311 (ΔE 6.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 163 and DMC 3818 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 501 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 501?
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium at ΔE 6.5 (similar), then Madeira 1214 at ΔE 6.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 3.5
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 4.4
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 6.8
DMC 501 in other brands
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 3.9
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 6.5
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.9
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S62 Green Tea ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 9.0