DMC 598 — Turquoise Light

• DMC 3766

  Peacock Blue Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 3761

  Sky Blue Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 813

  Blue Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 926

  Gray Green Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3811

  Turquoise Very Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 827

  Blue Very Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3755

  Baby Blue

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 828

  Sky Blue Very Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 598?

DMC 598 is Turquoise Light, a light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #90C3CC — RGB 144, 195, 204 and HSL 189°, 37%, 68% — 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 Light?

Turquoise Light is DMC 598, and it converts to Anchor 1062. 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 598?

DMC 598 (Turquoise Light) converts to Anchor 1062. 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 598?

DMC 598 (Turquoise Light) is #90C3CC in hex — that's RGB 144, 195, 204 or HSL 189°, 37%, 68%. 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 598?

To build dimension, flank DMC 598 (68% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Peacock Blue Light (DMC 3766) sits at 73% for highlights, and Sky Blue (DMC 519) at 64% 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 598?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 598 are Peacock Blue Light (DMC 3766), Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761), Sky Blue (DMC 519), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 598 is out of stock.