DMC 503 Blue Green Medium
On screen, DMC 503 Blue Green Medium reads as a medium, soft green (#7bac94). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 875 Pine Light at ΔE 4.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2604 Nile Green Dark at ΔE 6.1 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 503 Blue Green Medium
#7bac94 · RGB 123, 172, 148
Closest to DMC 503 in other brands
- Anchor 875 Pine Light ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 2604 Nile Green Dark ΔE 6.1 similar
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 9.4 similar
- Artkal S S121 Celadon Green ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 15.9 loose
DMC 503 color values
| Code | 503 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #7bac94 |
| RGB | 123, 172, 148 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.4, a* -21.5, b* 7.1 |
| HSL | 151°, 23 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Green, 29 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.4) |
| DMC color card | row 09-24 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 875 Pine Light, ΔE 4.6 |
DMC 503 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 503: the best is Anchor 875 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 875 | Pine Light | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1070 | Sea Green Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 208 | Spruce Medium Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 2604 | Nile Green Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1207 | Jade Medium | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1702 | Sea Foam Green | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Caribbean Sea | code 80-15266 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 9.4 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S121 | Celadon Green | 2.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S147 | Spearmint | 3.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 15.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 18.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 503
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 503; the nearest, DMC 992 Aquamarine Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 992 | Aquamarine Light | #6fae9f | 4.3 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3816 | Celadon Green | #65a57d | 6.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 954 | Nile Green | #88ba91 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3817 | Celadon Green Light | #99c3aa | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 563 | Jade Light | #8fc098 | 7.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | #90c0b4 | 7.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3849 | Teal Green Light | #52b3a4 | 7.9 | more saturated |
| 913 | Nile Green Medium | #6dab77 | 8.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 503: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 79 to 55.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| 3 lighter | 3817 | Celadon Green Light | 75.3 |
| 2 lighter | 563 | Jade Light | 73.4 |
| 1 lighter | 954 | Nile Green | 71.1 |
| this color | 503 | Blue Green Medium | 66.4 |
| 1 darker | 989 | Forest Green | 65.1 |
| 2 darker | 913 | Nile Green Medium | 64.7 |
| 3 darker | 3816 | Celadon Green | 62.6 |
| 4 darker | 502 | Blue Green | 55.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 503
One strand each of DMC 3851 and DMC 3053 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 992, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 503 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3851 Green Bright Light + 1 × DMC 3053 Green Gray | #7bac93 | 0.3 |
| 1 × DMC 3849 Teal Green Light + 1 × DMC 3053 Green Gray | #7eac94 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 958 Sea Green Dark + 1 × DMC 3053 Green Gray | #79ad93 | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 503
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7bac94; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 503
Substituting DMC 503 takes care: Anchor 875 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.6), and Madeira 2604 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 503 is number 29 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 954 Nile Green and down to DMC 989 Forest Green. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 503 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 8.8), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 9.4) and Artkal S S121 Celadon Green (ΔE 2.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 503?
Anchor 875 Pine Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 503 Blue Green Medium (ΔE 4.6, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1070 (ΔE 6.5) and Anchor 208 (ΔE 6.9).
What color is DMC 503?
DMC 503 Blue Green Medium is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #7bac94, RGB 123, 172, 148, L* 66.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 503?
Inside DMC, DMC 992 Aquamarine Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, Anchor 875 (ΔE 4.6) or Madeira 2604 (ΔE 6.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3851 and DMC 3053 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is DMC 503 in Perler beads?
Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 9.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 503?
Madeira 2604 Nile Green Dark at ΔE 6.1 (similar), then Madeira 1207 at ΔE 7.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light ΔE 7.0
DMC 503 in other brands
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 8.8
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 9.4
- Artkal S S121 Celadon Green ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 15.9