What color is DMC 503?

DMC 503 is Medium Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7BAC94 (RGB 123, 172, 148), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 503?

Anchor 876 is the closest published match for DMC 503. 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 503?

Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 502 Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 501 Dark Blue Green.

Can I get DMC 503 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 503 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

503

DMC 503 Medium Blue Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 503.

Code503

NameMedium Blue Green

Hex#7BAC94

RGB123, 172, 148

HSL151°, 23%, 58%

CIELAB66.4, -21.5, 7.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 503 is Anchor 876. 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 503 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 503

Color-wheel combinations that start from 503, 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.

503Medium Blue GreenThis color
3836Light Grape

Analogous

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

3816Celadon Green
503Medium Blue GreenThis color
926Medium Gray Green

Triadic

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

503Medium Blue GreenThis color
209Dark Lavender
841Light Beige Brown

Split complementary

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

503Medium Blue GreenThis color
209Dark Lavender
3861Light Cocoa

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 503?: DMC 503 is Medium Blue Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7BAC94 (RGB 123, 172, 148), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 503?: Anchor 876 is the closest published match for DMC 503. 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 503?: Among DMC's 6 Blue Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 502 Blue Green and the next darker one is DMC 501 Dark Blue Green.
Can I get DMC 503 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 503 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 503

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.

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