What color is DMC 562?

DMC 562 is Medium Jade, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #53976A (RGB 83, 151, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 562?

Anchor 210 is the closest published match for DMC 562, and some conversion charts list Anchor 216 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 562?

Among DMC's 4 Jade shades, the next lighter one is DMC 563 Light Jade and the next darker one is DMC 561 Very Dark Jade.

Can I get DMC 562 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 562 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 562 Medium Jade

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 562.

Code562

NameMedium Jade

Hex#53976A

RGB83, 151, 106

HSL140°, 29%, 46%

CIELAB57.1, -32.0, 17.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 562 is Anchor 210 (some charts list 216). 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 Jade shades

All 4 DMC Jade 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 562 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 562

Color-wheel combinations that start from 562, 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.

562Medium JadeThis color
3835Medium Grape

Analogous

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

988Medium Forest Green
562Medium JadeThis color
3814Aquamarine

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.

562Medium JadeThis color
33Fuschia
3726Dark Antique Mauve

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 562?: DMC 562 is Medium Jade, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #53976A (RGB 83, 151, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 562?: Anchor 210 is the closest published match for DMC 562, and some conversion charts list Anchor 216 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 562?: Among DMC's 4 Jade shades, the next lighter one is DMC 563 Light Jade and the next darker one is DMC 561 Very Dark Jade.
Can I get DMC 562 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 562 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 562

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