DMC 518Wedgewood Light
DMC 518 — Wedgewood Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #4F93A7
- RGB
- 79, 147, 167
- Anchor
- 1039
- DMC code
- 518
Nearest DMC colors to 518
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 518 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 79, 147, 167. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.