DMC 517Wedgewood Dark
DMC 517 — Wedgewood Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #3B768F
- RGB
- 59, 118, 143
- Anchor
- 162
- DMC code
- 517
Nearest DMC colors to 517
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 517 is out of stock.
- DMC 824
Blue Very Dark
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3760
Wedgewood Medium
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3842
Wedgewood Very Dark
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 825
Blue Dark
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3765
Peacock Blue Very Dark
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 3809
Turquoise Very Dark
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 312
Baby Blue Very Dark
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 798
Delft Blue Dark
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3808
Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 931
Antique Blue Medium
ΔE 10.3
- DMC 3810
Turquoise Dark
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 518
Wedgewood Light
ΔE 11.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 517?
- DMC 517 (Wedgewood Dark) converts to Anchor 162. 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 517?
- DMC 517 (Wedgewood Dark) is #3B768F in hex, or RGB 59, 118, 143. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 517?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 517 are Blue Very Dark (DMC 824), Wedgewood Medium (DMC 3760), Wedgewood Very Dark (DMC 3842), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 517 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.