DMC 597 — Turquoise

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3849

  Teal Green Light

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 597?

DMC 597 is Turquoise, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5BA3B3 — RGB 91, 163, 179 and HSL 191°, 37%, 53% — 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 Turquoise?

Turquoise is DMC 597, and it converts to Anchor 1064. 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 597?

DMC 597 (Turquoise) converts to Anchor 1064. 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 597?

DMC 597 (Turquoise) is #5BA3B3 in hex — that's RGB 91, 163, 179 or HSL 191°, 37%, 53%. 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 597?

To build dimension, flank DMC 597 (53% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Peacock Blue (DMC 807) sits at 56% for highlights, and Peacock Blue Dark (DMC 806) at 44% 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 597?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 597 are Peacock Blue (DMC 807), Peacock Blue Dark (DMC 806), Wedgewood Light (DMC 518), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 597 is out of stock.