DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is a dark, soft blue with the screen hex #1c5066. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 4.0, close).
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DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark
#1c5066 · RGB 28, 80, 102
Closest to DMC 311 in other brands
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 10.3 loose
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 9.0 similar
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.7 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 13.7 loose
DMC 311 color values
| Code | 311 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1c5066 |
| RGB | 28, 80, 102 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.7, a* -9.3, b* -17.8 |
| HSL | 198°, 57 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Blue, 44 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.7) |
| DMC color card | row 08-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark, ΔE 2.9 |
DMC 311 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 311: the best is Anchor 170 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 2.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 3.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 10.3 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 12.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 10.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 13.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 19.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 311
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 311; the nearest, DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #384c5e | 6.6 | more muted |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 6.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 7.5 | lighter |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 8.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 9.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668b | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 796 | Royal Blue Dark | #11416d | 10.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 797 | Royal Blue | #13477d | 10.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 311: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 42 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 42.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 40.6 |
| 2 lighter | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 1 lighter | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
| this color | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 31.7 |
| 1 darker | 797 | Royal Blue | 29.7 |
| 2 darker | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 26.7 |
| 3 darker | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
| 4 darker | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 22.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 311
One strand each of DMC 3808 and DMC 820 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3750, ΔE 6.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 311 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark | #275467 | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark | #2b5063 | 2.1 |
| 1 × DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark + 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #28586f | 2.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 311
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1c5066; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 311
Anchor 170 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 311. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 311 is number 44 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark and down to DMC 797 Royal Blue. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 311 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 10.3), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 9.0) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 10.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 311?
Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1066 (ΔE 3.3) and Anchor 1068 (ΔE 4.5).
What color is DMC 311?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #1c5066, RGB 28, 80, 102, L* 31.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 311?
Inside DMC, DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.6). From other brands, Anchor 170 (ΔE 2.9) or Madeira 2505 (ΔE 4.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3808 and DMC 820 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is DMC 311 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.3 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 9.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 311?
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close), then Madeira 1712 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 7.5
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 10.1
DMC 311 in other brands
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 2.9
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 10.3
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 9.0
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.7
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 13.7