DMC 519 Sky Blue
DMC 519 Sky Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#7EB1C8 and RGB 126, 177, 200. The closest substitute is DMC 3755 Baby Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 519 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sky Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #7EB1C8 |
| RGB | 126, 177, 200 |
| HSL | 199°, 40%, 64% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3755 Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 807 Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 826 Medium Blue | View color | Close |
| 813 Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 33 Light Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 334 Medium Baby 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 519 in patterns
Sky Blue 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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