DMC Mouliné Spécial

563 — Jade light

Greens family

Looking up DMC 563? It's Jade light, a medium-light green shade (#6DB18C / RGB 109, 177, 140). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#6DB18C
RGB
109, 177, 140
HSL
147°, 30%, 56%
Lab
67.0, -29.9, 12.2
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
147°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for DMC 563

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 563 Jade light

Madeira

2409 2409 83% Good
Leaf Green Medium 1212 75% Approx
Leaf Green Light 1211 67% Approx
Turquoise Medium 1201 62% Fair
Leaf Green Dark 1213 59% Fair

J&P Coates

Mint Green Medium 6225 61% Fair
Sea Green Medium Dark 6187 54% Fair
Pine Medium 6876 51% Fair
Sea Green Medium 6186 51% Fair
Sea Green Medium Light 6185 43% Fair

Sullivans

Aquamarine Light 45312 82% Good
Aquamarine Very Light 45313 82% Good
Jade Light 45129 81% Good
Bright Green Light 45449 80% Good
Sea Green Dark 45293 79% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 843 843 81% Good
Cosmo 2317 2317 79% Approx
Cosmo 844 844 72% Approx
Cosmo 317 317 69% Approx
Cosmo 335 335 66% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Meadow Green Meadow Green 54% Fair
Key Largo Key Largo 50% Fair
Tropical Paradise Tropical Paradise 42% Fair
Frozen Margarita Frozen Margarita 39% Fair
Frosted Sage Frosted Sage 25% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Malachite 2144 81% Good
Caribbean 2136 76% Approx
Lagoon 2141 70% Approx
Cactus (obsolete) 2181 58% Fair
Islamorada 2142 49% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Silver Fern 0114 72% Approx
Mistletoe 0113 40% Fair
Mint Jubilee 0192 33% Fair
Evergreen 0150 26% Fair
Celery 0170 25% Fair

Valdani

Celadon Green light JP9 68% Approx
Pistachio Green light 821 67% Approx
Jade very light O543A 65% Approx
Forest Green light 1262 52% Fair
Blue Green medium O556 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lettuce Leaf 020 57% Fair
Key Largo 107 44% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 32% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 30% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 26% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 563

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 563

DMC threads that pair well with 563, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

DMC 563 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About DMC 563

Known as Jade light, DMC 563 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with cool forest tones. Expect a easygoing and clear look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 563 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 563 is Jade light — a medium-light green thread (hex #6DB18C, RGB 109, 177, 140). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 563?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 563 (Jade light) is Anchor 1072 (Jade Medium Light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 208 (Jade Light, 72%) and Anchor 203 (Emerald Green Ultra Very Light, 68%).

Which DMC threads are close to 563?

The closest DMC threads to 563 are 993 Aquamarine light (ΔE 4.8), 954 Nile Green (ΔE 5.27), and 913 Nile Green medium (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when 563 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 563 good for?

DMC 563 (Jade light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 563.