562 — Jade medium
Greens family
DMC 562 (Jade medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #3A7C5A and RGB values 58, 124, 90. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 562
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 562
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 562
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 562
DMC threads that pair well with 562, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 562 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 562
DMC 562 is the floss known as Jade medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the greens family with cool forest tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in holiday projects and landscape details alike. Pull this thread for ferns or herb gardens when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 562 look like?
DMC 562 (Jade medium) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #3A7C5A and RGB 58, 124, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 562?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 562 (Jade medium) is Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 209 (Jade Medium, 74%) and Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light, 70%).
What DMC colors are similar to 562?
The closest DMC threads to 562 are 910 Emerald Green dark (ΔE 5.14), 163 Celadon Green medium (ΔE 5.52), and 320 Pistachio Green medium (ΔE 5.99). These are useful substitutes when 562 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 562?
Reach for DMC 562 (Jade medium) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 562.
What fabric color works best with DMC 562 (Jade medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 562 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.