What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 503?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 876 for DMC 503 Blue Green Med. By color, the closest Anchor is 876 (89% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 503 Blue Green Med
- Anchor equivalent
- 876
- Closest DMC substitute
- 992 87%
Out of DMC 503 Blue Green Med, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #7BAC94
- RGB
- 123, 172, 148
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 503
The DMC colors closest to DMC 503 Blue Green Med, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 992Aquamarine Lt87% · Great
- 3816Celadon Green83% · Closest
- 954Nile Green83% · Closest
- 3817Celadon Green Lt81% · Closest
- 563Jade Light81% · Closest
- 993Aquamarine Vy Lt80% · Closest
DMC 503 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
|---|---|
| Anchor |
|
| Cosmo |
|
| Madeira |
|
| Gamma |
|
| Sullivans |
|
| J&P Coats |
|
| Loops & Threads |
|
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 525 or 643; Paternayan 664 or 574. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC greens, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 503 Blue Green Med.
Stitching with DMC 503
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 503?
The closest other DMC colors are 992 Aquamarine Lt (87%), 3816 Celadon Green (83%), 954 Nile Green (83%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 503 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.