What color is DMC 501?

DMC 501 is Dark Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #396F52 (RGB 57, 111, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 501?

Anchor 878 is the closest published match for DMC 501. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 501?

Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 503 Medium Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green.

Can I get DMC 501 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 501 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

501

DMC 501 Dark Blue Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 501.

Code501

NameDark Blue Green

Hex#396F52

RGB57, 111, 82

HSL148°, 32%, 33%

CIELAB42.5, -25.3, 10.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 501 is Anchor 878. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Blue Green shades

All 6 DMC Blue Green shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 501 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 501

Color-wheel combinations that start from 501, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

501Dark Blue GreenThis color
3834Dark Grape

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

501Dark Blue GreenThis color
29Eggplant
610Dark Drab Brown

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 501?: DMC 501 is Dark Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #396F52 (RGB 57, 111, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 501?: Anchor 878 is the closest published match for DMC 501. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 501?: Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 503 Medium Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green.
Can I get DMC 501 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 501 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 501

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

Try Craft Studio free