What color is DMC 502?

DMC 502 is Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5B9071 (RGB 91, 144, 113), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 502?

Anchor 877 is the closest published match for DMC 502, and some conversion charts list Anchor 221 instead. 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 502?

Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3813 Light Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 503 Medium Blue Green.

Can I get DMC 502 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 502 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 502 Blue Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 502.

Code502

NameBlue Green

Hex#5B9071

RGB91, 144, 113

HSL145°, 23%, 46%

CIELAB55.4, -24.8, 11.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 502 is Anchor 877 (some charts list 221). 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 502 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 502

Color-wheel combinations that start from 502, 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.

502Blue GreenThis color
3835Medium Grape

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 502?: DMC 502 is Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5B9071 (RGB 91, 144, 113), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 502?: Anchor 877 is the closest published match for DMC 502, and some conversion charts list Anchor 221 instead. 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 502?: Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3813 Light Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 503 Medium Blue Green.
Can I get DMC 502 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 502 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 502

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