DMC 501 Dark Blue Green
DMC 501 Dark Blue Green is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#396F52 and RGB 57, 111, 82. The closest substitute is DMC 3815 Dark Celadon Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 501 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Blue Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #396F52 |
| RGB | 57, 111, 82 |
| HSL | 148°, 32%, 33% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3815 Dark Celadon Green | View color | Very close |
| 561 Very Dark Jade | View color | Close |
| 163 Medium Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 505 Jade Green | View color | Close |
| 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
| 909 Very Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 501 in patterns
Dark Blue Green sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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