DMC 311 — Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 796

  Royal Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3808

  Turquoise Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 820

  Royal Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 13.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 311?

DMC 311 is Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #1C5066 — RGB 28, 80, 102 and HSL 198°, 57%, 25% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark?

Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is DMC 311, and it converts to Anchor 148. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 311?

DMC 311 (Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark) converts to Anchor 148. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 311?

DMC 311 (Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark) is #1C5066 in hex — that's RGB 28, 80, 102 or HSL 198°, 57%, 25%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 311?

To build dimension, flank DMC 311 (25% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803) sits at 33% for highlights, and Royal Blue Dark (DMC 796) at 25% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 311?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 311 are Antique Blue Very Dark (DMC 3750), Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803), Wedgewood Very Dark (DMC 3842), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 311 is out of stock.