518 — Wedgewood light
Blues family#3D84A4
Looking up DMC 518? It's Wedgewood light, a medium blue shade (#3D84A4 / RGB 61, 132, 164). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 518
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Nattier Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 518
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 518 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 518
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 518
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 518 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Wedgewood light turns up.
DMC 518 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 518.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D518, Diamond Drills USA DMC518. A kit legend or drill bag marked 518 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 518
DMC threads that pair well with 518, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC518 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 518
DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 518 look like?
DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #3D84A4 and RGB 61, 132, 164. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 518?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) is Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 410 (Electric Blue Dark, 60%) and Anchor 779 (Grey Blue Very Dark, 57%).
What DMC colors are similar to 518?
The closest DMC threads to 518 are 3844 Bright Turquoise dark (ΔE 3.42), 3810 Turquoise dark (ΔE 6.96), and 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 7.54). These are useful substitutes when 518 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 518?
Reach for DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 518.
What fabric color works best with DMC 518 (Wedgewood light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 518 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 518?
No. DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 518?
Diamond Dotz D518 and Diamond Drills USA DMC518 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 518 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 518?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 1444 Wedgewood light (97%), Appleton 564 Sky Blue (94%), Dimensions 17975 Wedgewood medium (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.