DMC 517 — Wedgewood Dark

• 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 color is DMC 517?

DMC 517 is Wedgewood Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #3B768F — RGB 59, 118, 143 and HSL 198°, 42%, 40% — 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 Dark?

Wedgewood Dark is DMC 517, and it converts to Anchor 162. 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 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 — that's RGB 59, 118, 143 or HSL 198°, 42%, 40%. 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 517?

To build dimension, flank DMC 517 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Wedgewood Medium (DMC 3760) sits at 44% for highlights, and Blue Very Dark (DMC 824) at 38% 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 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.