519 — Sky Blue
Blues family
DMC 519 — Sky Blue — has hex #78B1C8 and RGB 120, 177, 200. This medium-light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 519
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 519
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 519
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 519
DMC threads that pair well with 519, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 519 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 519
Meet DMC 519, Sky Blue — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for skies and water. It pairs nicely in designs that call for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 519 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 519 is Sky Blue — a medium-light blue thread (hex #78B1C8, RGB 120, 177, 200). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 519?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 519 (Sky Blue) is Anchor 1038 (Baby Blue Medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 167 (Blue Green Light, 75%) and Anchor 1062 (Teal Light, 67%).
Which DMC threads are close to 519?
The closest DMC threads to 519 are 827 Blue very light (ΔE 4.04), 3761 Sky Blue light (ΔE 5.36), and 3766 Peacock Blue light (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 519 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 519 good for?
DMC 519 (Sky Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 519.
What fabric color works best with DMC 519 (Sky Blue)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 519 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.