505 DMC color
Jade Green. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 505
- Name
- Jade Green
- Hex
- #338362
- RGB (0-255)
- 51, 131, 98
- CIELAB (D65)
- 49.27, -32.73, 10.70
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 505
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 910 Emerald Green Dark | #187E56 | 3.51 |
| 163 Celadon Green Medium | #4D8361 | 3.78 |
| 911 Emerald Green Medium | #189065 | 5.17 |
| 3815 Celadon Green Dark | #477759 | 5.52 |
| 502 Blue Green | #5B9071 | 7.12 |
Free patterns to try with 505
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Jade Green, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 505. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Jade Green in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.