DMC 500 to J&P Coats: Thread Conversion

DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green embroidery floss

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) is J&P Coats 6880.

Close Match

Hex #044D33 · greens family

DMC 500 #044D33
92% match
Stored match for J&P Coats 6880 J&P Coats 6880 J&P Coats 6880 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

J&P Coats 6880 is a close match for DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green. The deep, jewel-toned blue-green quality is the defining character of this shade — compare the J&P Coats version against the DMC original in natural daylight to confirm the blue-green balance is preserved rather than tipping toward plain dark green, which would compromise its effectiveness in peacock feather shadow zones, underwater depth fills, and art nouveau dark accent work. Suitable for shadow anchoring in the 500-504 gradient and for peacock or ocean depth applications where a supporting dark value is needed but the teal identity is still relevant to the design.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This J&P Coats page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 500, the stored J&P Coats equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 500 to J&P Coats 6880

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 500 is unavailable and J&P Coats 6880 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a J&P Coats substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this J&P Coats candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 500 and J&P Coats 6880 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 500 and J&P Coats 6880: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 500 to J&P Coats FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the J&P Coats equivalent of DMC 500?+

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) is J&P Coats 6880. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 500 to J&P Coats conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) to J&P Coats 6880 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 500 and J&P Coats 6880 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 500 and J&P Coats 6880 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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