DMC 518 Light Wedgwood
DMC 518 Light Wedgwood is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#4F93A7 and RGB 79, 147, 167. The closest substitute is DMC 806 Dark Peacock Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 518 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Wedgwood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #4F93A7 |
| RGB | 79, 147, 167 |
| HSL | 194°, 36%, 48% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 806 Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 3809 Very Dark Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 3760 Medium Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 597 Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 995 Dark Electric Blue | View color | Close |
| 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 518 in patterns
Light Wedgwood sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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