DMC 564 Jade Very Light
DMC 564 Jade Very Light is a light, soft green with the screen hex #a7cdaf. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 206 Spruce Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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DMC 564 Jade Very Light
#a7cdaf · RGB 167, 205, 175
Closest to DMC 564 in other brands
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Celery ΔE 6.8 similar
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 4.3 close
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.8 loose
DMC 564 color values
| Code | 564 |
|---|---|
| Name | Jade Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a7cdaf |
| RGB | 167, 205, 175 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.0, a* -18.4, b* 10.8 |
| HSL | 133°, 28 %, 73 % |
| Color family | Green, 18 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.0) |
| DMC color card | row 09-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 206 Spruce Light, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 564 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 564: the best is Anchor 206 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 206 | Spruce Light | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1042 | Pine Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 213 | Juniper Very Light | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Celery | code 80-15263 | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Mint | code 80-15240 | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 4.3 | close |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S31 | Sea Mist | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S147 | Spearmint | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 18.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 19.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 564
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 564; the nearest, DMC 3813 Blue Green Light, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3813 | Blue Green Light | #b2d4bd | 3.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3817 | Celadon Green Light | #99c3aa | 3.3 | a little darker |
| 955 | Nile Green Light | #a2d6ad | 4.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | #b9d7c0 | 4.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 368 | Pistachio Green Light | #a6c298 | 5.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 563 | Jade Light | #8fc098 | 5.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 954 | Nile Green | #88ba91 | 6.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 504 | Blue Green Very Light | #c4decc | 7.0 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 564: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 86 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 504 | Blue Green Very Light | 86.2 |
| 3 lighter | 966 | Jade Ultra Very Light | 83.3 |
| 2 lighter | 3813 | Blue Green Light | 82.0 |
| 1 lighter | 955 | Nile Green Light | 81.2 |
| this color | 564 | Jade Very Light | 79.0 |
| 1 darker | 368 | Pistachio Green Light | 75.4 |
| 2 darker | 3817 | Celadon Green Light | 75.3 |
| 3 darker | 563 | Jade Light | 73.4 |
| 4 darker | 954 | Nile Green | 71.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 564
One strand each of DMC 966 and DMC 563 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3813, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 564 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 966 Jade Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 563 Jade Light | #a6ccad | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3813 Blue Green Light + 1 × DMC 563 Jade Light | #a2caac | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 954 Nile Green + 1 × DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light | #a9cdb2 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 564
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a7cdaf; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 564
Substituting DMC 564 takes care: Anchor 206 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1211 is more saturated (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 564 is number 18 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 955 Nile Green Light and down to DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 564 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.0:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Celery (ΔE 6.8), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.3) and Artkal S S31 Sea Mist (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 564?
Anchor 206 Spruce Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 564 Jade Very Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1042 (ΔE 4.8) and Anchor 213 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is DMC 564?
DMC 564 Jade Very Light is a light, soft green in the green family: hex #a7cdaf, RGB 167, 205, 175, L* 79.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 564?
Inside DMC, DMC 3813 Blue Green Light is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 206 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1211 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 966 and DMC 563 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is DMC 564 in Perler beads?
Perler Celery (#bed4a6) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 4.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 564?
Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Madeira 1209 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3817 Celadon Green Light ΔE 3.3
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 368 Pistachio Green Light ΔE 5.3
- DMC 504 Blue Green Very Light ΔE 7.0
DMC 564 in other brands
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 3.4
- Perler Celery ΔE 6.8
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 4.3
- Artkal S S31 Sea Mist ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.8