DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark
DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark is a medium, soft blue with the screen hex #3b768f. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close).
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DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark
#3b768f · RGB 59, 118, 143
Closest to DMC 517 in other brands
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Perler Teal ΔE 9.4 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 4.1 close
- Artkal S S104 Deep Water ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.1 loose
DMC 517 color values
| Code | 517 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3b768f |
| RGB | 59, 118, 143 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.8, a* -11.5, b* -19.4 |
| HSL | 198°, 42 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Blue, 33 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.8) |
| DMC color card | row 08-06 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium, ΔE 3.9 |
DMC 517 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 517: the best is Anchor 169 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 1064 | Wedgewood Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 921 | Denim Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1012 | Blue Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 9.4 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 4.1 | close |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 12.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S104 | Deep Water | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S105 | Petrol Blue | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 20.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 517
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 517; the nearest, DMC 824 Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 5.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 5.7 | a little darker |
| 3760 | Wedgewood Medium | #3e85a2 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 5.8 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 825 | Blue Dark | #4781a5 | 6.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | #347f8c | 7.0 | a little lighter |
| 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | #3f7c85 | 7.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668b | 8.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 798 | Delft Blue Dark | #466a8e | 8.5 | a little darker |
Shading DMC 517: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 58 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 995 | Electric Blue Dark | 57.7 |
| 3 lighter | 931 | Antique Blue Medium | 54.4 |
| 2 lighter | 3760 | Wedgewood Medium | 52.3 |
| 1 lighter | 825 | Blue Dark | 51.6 |
| this color | 517 | Wedgewood Dark | 46.8 |
| 1 darker | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 43.6 |
| 2 darker | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 42.3 |
| 3 darker | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 41.4 |
| 4 darker | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 40.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 517
One strand each of DMC 825 and DMC 3808 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 824, ΔE 5.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 517 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 825 Blue Dark + 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #3f768e | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium + 1 × DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark | #387791 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | #3e758d | 0.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 517
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3b768f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 517
Substituting DMC 517 takes care: Anchor 169 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1711 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 517 is number 33 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 825 Blue Dark and down to DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 517 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Teal (ΔE 9.4), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 4.1) and Artkal S S104 Deep Water (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 517?
Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1064 (ΔE 4.9) and Anchor 921 (ΔE 6.2).
What color is DMC 517?
DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark is a medium, soft blue in the blue family: hex #3b768f, RGB 59, 118, 143, L* 46.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 517?
Inside DMC, DMC 824 Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.7). From other brands, Anchor 169 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1711 (ΔE 4.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 825 and DMC 3808 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 517 in Perler beads?
Perler Teal (#047f8a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 4.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 517?
Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium at ΔE 4.2 (close), then Madeira 1012 at ΔE 5.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 8.5
DMC 517 in other brands
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 3.9
- Perler Teal ΔE 9.4
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 4.1
- Artkal S S104 Deep Water ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.1