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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 563
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 563
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 563
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 563
DMC threads that pair well with 563, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 563 (Jade light)?
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, 563 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.