DMC 501
DMC 501 Blue Green Dark
DMC 501 is “Blue Green Dark”, a color from the green family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 501
- Catalog name
- Blue Green Dark
- Color family
- Green
- Approximate screen color
#396F52- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 501?
DMC 501 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Green Dark”, from the green family. Its approximate screen color is #396F52.
What can I use instead of DMC 501?
The closest shades to DMC 501 in the same family are DMC 3815, DMC 561, DMC 909. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 501 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.