DMC 561 Very Dark Jade
DMC 561 Very Dark Jade is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#2C6A45 and RGB 44, 106, 69. The closest substitute is DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 561 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Jade |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #2C6A45 |
| RGB | 44, 106, 69 |
| HSL | 144°, 41%, 29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 909 Very Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
| 501 Dark Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green | View color | Close |
| 3346 Hunter Green | View color | Close |
| 319 Very Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 3815 Dark Celadon 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 561 in patterns
Very Dark Jade 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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