518 — Wedgewood light
Blues family
Looking up DMC 518? It's Wedgewood light, a medium blue shade (#3D84A4 / RGB 61, 132, 164). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 518
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 518
DMC threads that pair well with 518, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 518 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 161 (Baby Blue Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark, 65%) and Anchor 168 (Blue Green Medium, 61%).
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.