DMC 519 — Sky Blue

• DMC 3755

  Baby Blue

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 813

  Blue Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 932

  Antique Blue Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 996

  Electric Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3766

  Peacock Blue Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 926

  Gray Green Medium

  ΔE 9.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 519?

DMC 519 is Sky Blue, a light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7EB1C8 — RGB 126, 177, 200 and HSL 199°, 40%, 64% — 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 Sky Blue?

Sky Blue is DMC 519, and it converts to Anchor 1038. 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 519?

DMC 519 (Sky Blue) converts to Anchor 1038. 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 519?

DMC 519 (Sky Blue) is #7EB1C8 in hex — that's RGB 126, 177, 200 or HSL 199°, 40%, 64%. 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 519?

To build dimension, flank DMC 519 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue (DMC 3755) sits at 69% for highlights, and Peacock Blue (DMC 807) at 56% 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 519?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 519 are Baby Blue (DMC 3755), Peacock Blue (DMC 807), Blue Medium (DMC 826), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 519 is out of stock.