DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light
On screen, DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light reads as a very light, muted green (#c4decc). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light, very close at ΔE 3.0; in Madeira, use Madeira 1208 Jade Light (ΔE 4.9, close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light
#c4decc · RGB 196, 222, 204
Closest to DMC 504 in other brands
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 3.0 very close
- Madeira 1208 Jade Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Mint ΔE 7.9 similar
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 9.5 similar
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 14.3 loose
DMC 504 color values
| Code | 504 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c4decc |
| RGB | 196, 222, 204 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.2, a* -12.0, b* 5.9 |
| HSL | 138°, 28 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Green, 10 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.2) |
| DMC color card | row 09-22 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light, ΔE 3.0 |
DMC 504 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 504: the best is Anchor 1042 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 7.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1208 | Jade Light | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Mint | code 80-15240 | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S31 | Sea Mist | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 10.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 14.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 18.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 504
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 504, led by DMC 966 Jade Ultra Very Light at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | #b9d7c0 | 2.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3813 | Blue Green Light | #b2d4bd | 4.0 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 164 | Forest Green Light | #c8d8b8 | 5.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #d7edcc | 6.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 564 | Jade Very Light | #a7cdaf | 7.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | #e4ecd4 | 7.4 | lighter |
| 13 | Nile Green Medium Light | #bff6e0 | 7.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 964 | Sea Green Light | #a9e2d8 | 7.9 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 504: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 98 to 79.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 10 | Tender Green Very Light | 97.6 |
| 3 lighter | 13 | Nile Green Medium Light | 92.7 |
| 2 lighter | 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | 92.2 |
| 1 lighter | 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 91.4 |
| this color | 504 | Blue Green Very Light | 86.2 |
| 1 darker | 164 | Forest Green Light | 84.4 |
| 2 darker | 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | 83.3 |
| 3 darker | 3813 | Blue Green Light | 82.0 |
| 4 darker | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 504
One strand each of DMC 955 and DMC 928 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 966, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 504 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 955 Nile Green Light + 1 × DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light | #c2ddca | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3348 Yellow Green Light + 1 × DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light | #c4dece | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3756 Baby Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 563 Jade Light | #c6e1d2 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 504
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c4decc; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 504
Anchor 1042 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 504. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 3.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 504 is number 10 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light and down to DMC 164 Forest Green Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 966, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 504 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mint (ΔE 7.9), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 9.5) and Artkal S S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 504?
Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light (ΔE 3.0, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 213 (ΔE 7.0) and Anchor 274 (ΔE 7.5).
What color is DMC 504?
DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light is a very light, muted green in the green family: hex #c4decc, RGB 196, 222, 204, L* 86.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 504?
Inside DMC, DMC 966 Jade Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, Anchor 1042 (ΔE 3.0) or Madeira 1208 (ΔE 4.9). A 1+1 blend of DMC 955 and DMC 928 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 504 in Perler beads?
Perler Mint (#b3eed5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 9.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 504?
Madeira 1208 Jade Light at ΔE 4.9 (close), then Madeira 1210 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 369 Pistachio Green Very Light ΔE 6.0
- DMC 564 Jade Very Light ΔE 7.0
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 13 Nile Green Medium Light ΔE 7.9
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light ΔE 7.9
DMC 504 in other brands
- Anchor 1042 Pine Very Light ΔE 3.0
- Perler Mint ΔE 7.9
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 9.5
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 14.3