DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#2c6a45). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark, very close at ΔE 2.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.2, close).
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DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark
#2c6a45 · RGB 44, 106, 69
Closest to DMC 561 in other brands
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 5.5 close
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.7 similar
DMC 561 color values
| Code | 561 |
|---|---|
| Name | Celadon Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #2c6a45 |
| RGB | 44, 106, 69 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.0, a* -29.3, b* 14.9 |
| HSL | 144°, 41 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Green, 64 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.0) |
| DMC color card | row 09-21 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark, ΔE 2.4 |
DMC 561 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 561: the best is Anchor 217 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 210 | Spruce Medium | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1206 | Jade Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 5.5 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 12.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 561
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 561, led by DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 2.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | #396f52 | 3.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 5.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 5.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | #115a3b | 5.8 | darker |
| 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 6.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 910 | Emerald Green Dark | #187e56 | 7.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 505 | Jade Green | #338362 | 9.3 | lighter |
Shading DMC 561: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 47 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 46.7 |
| 3 lighter | 3815 | Celadon Green Dark | 46.0 |
| 2 lighter | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 42.5 |
| 1 lighter | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| this color | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 darker | 699 | Green | 36.7 |
| 2 darker | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 3 darker | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
| 4 darker | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 32.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 561
One strand each of DMC 910 and DMC 986 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 909, ΔE 2.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 561 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark + 1 × DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark | #316b46 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 501 Blue Green Dark + 1 × DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #2e6743 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark + 1 × DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark | #326942 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 561
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #2c6a45; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 561
Anchor 217 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 561. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 561 is number 64 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark and down to DMC 699 Green. Keep it labelled next to DMC 909, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 561 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 6.5), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 5.5) and Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green (ΔE 6.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 561?
Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark (ΔE 2.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 210 (ΔE 4.1) and Anchor 211 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 561?
DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #2c6a45, RGB 44, 106, 69, L* 40.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 561?
Inside DMC, DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.9). From other brands, Anchor 217 (ΔE 2.4) or Madeira 1214 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 910 and DMC 986 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 561 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 5.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 561?
Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 1302 at ΔE 4.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 2.9
- DMC 501 Blue Green Dark ΔE 3.5
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 5.1
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 7.3
DMC 561 in other brands
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 2.4
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.5
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.7