163 — Celadon Green medium
Teals family
DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium) is a medium-dark, muted teal shade with hex code #44715B and RGB values 68, 113, 91. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 163
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 163
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 163
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium) sits a hair from DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) (ΔE 3.09) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 163
DMC threads that pair well with 163, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 163 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 163
Known as Celadon Green medium, DMC 163 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a somber and rich presence to projects featuring nature themes or ocean waves. Look for it in charts that feature peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 163 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 163 is Celadon Green medium — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #44715B, RGB 68, 113, 91). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 163?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium) is Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light, 73%) and Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark, 65%).
Which DMC threads are close to 163?
The closest DMC threads to 163 are 3815 Celadon Green dark (ΔE 3.09), 502 Blue Green (ΔE 4.25), and 367 Pistachio Green dark (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 163 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 163 good for?
DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 163.
What fabric color works best with DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 163 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.