What color is DMC 563?

DMC 563 is Light Jade, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8FC098 (RGB 143, 192, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 563?

Anchor 208 is the closest published match for DMC 563. 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 563?

Among DMC's 4 Jade shades, the next lighter one is DMC 564 Very Light Jade and the next darker one is DMC 562 Medium Jade.

Can I get DMC 563 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 563 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 563 Light Jade

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 563.

Code563

NameLight Jade

Hex#8FC098

RGB143, 192, 152

HSL131°, 28%, 66%

CIELAB73.4, -24.2, 15.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 563 is Anchor 208. 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 563 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 563

Color-wheel combinations that start from 563, 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.

563Light JadeThis color
554Light Violet

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.

563Light JadeThis color
210Medium Lavender
3836Light Grape

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 563?: DMC 563 is Light Jade, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8FC098 (RGB 143, 192, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 563?: Anchor 208 is the closest published match for DMC 563. 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 563?: Among DMC's 4 Jade shades, the next lighter one is DMC 564 Very Light Jade and the next darker one is DMC 562 Medium Jade.
Can I get DMC 563 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 563 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 563

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