What color is DMC 505?

DMC 505 is Jade Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #338362 (RGB 51, 131, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 505?

Anchor 210 is the closest published match for DMC 505. 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 505?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 562 Medium Jade is a little lighter and DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 505 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 505 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

505

DMC 505 Jade Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 505.

Code505

NameJade Green

Hex#338362

RGB51, 131, 98

HSL155°, 44%, 36%

CIELAB49.3, -32.7, 10.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 505 is Anchor 210. 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.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 505 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 505

Color-wheel combinations that start from 505, 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.

505Jade GreenThis color
3834Dark Grape

Analogous

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

699Green
505Jade GreenThis color
3809Very Dark Turquoise

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.

505Jade GreenThis color
552Medium Violet
3858Medium Rosewood

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 505?: DMC 505 is Jade Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #338362 (RGB 51, 131, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 505?: Anchor 210 is the closest published match for DMC 505. 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 505?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 562 Medium Jade is a little lighter and DMC 909 Very Dark Emerald Green is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 505 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 505 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 505

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