564 — Jade very light
Greens family
DMC 564 — Jade very light — has hex #8BC9A3 and RGB 139, 201, 163. This medium-light, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 564
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 564
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 564
DMC threads that pair well with 564, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 564 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 564
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, DMC 564 carries the name Jade very light with cool forest tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, making it a popular choice for ferns and herb gardens. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forest canopies or cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 564?
DMC 564 is called Jade very light. It's a medium-light green shade (hex #8BC9A3, RGB 139, 201, 163) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 564?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 564 (Jade very light) is Anchor 203 (Emerald Green Ultra Very Light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 206 (Jade Very Light, 78%) and Anchor 1070 (Jade Light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 564?
The closest DMC threads to 564 are 13 Medium Light Nile Green (ΔE 3.88), 966 Baby Green medium (ΔE 4.75), and 955 Nile Green light (ΔE 5.42). These are useful substitutes when 564 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 564?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 564 (Jade very light) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.