DMC 518 — Wedgewood Light

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 518?

DMC 518 is Wedgewood Light, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4F93A7 — RGB 79, 147, 167 and HSL 194°, 36%, 48% — 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 Light?

Wedgewood Light is DMC 518, and it converts to Anchor 1039. 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 518?

DMC 518 (Wedgewood Light) converts to Anchor 1039. 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 518?

DMC 518 (Wedgewood Light) is #4F93A7 in hex — that's RGB 79, 147, 167 or HSL 194°, 36%, 48%. 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 518?

To build dimension, flank DMC 518 (48% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Turquoise (DMC 597) sits at 53% for highlights, and Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995) at 43% 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 518?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 518 are Peacock Blue Dark (DMC 806), Turquoise Dark (DMC 3810), Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 518 is out of stock.