DMC 562 Medium Jade
DMC 562 Medium Jade is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#53976A and RGB 83, 151, 106. The closest substitute is DMC 3816 Celadon Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 562 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Jade |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #53976A |
| RGB | 83, 151, 106 |
| HSL | 140°, 29%, 46% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3816 Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 913 Medium Nile Green | View color | Close |
| 502 Blue Green | View color | Close |
| 163 Medium Celadon Green | View color | Close |
| 505 Jade Green | View color | Close |
| 911 Medium 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 562 in patterns
Medium 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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