597 — Turquoise
Teals family
Below: DMC 597 (Turquoise), a medium, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #4D929F and RGB 77, 146, 159. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 597
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 597
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 597
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 597
DMC threads that pair well with 597, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 597 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 597
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, DMC 597 carries the name Turquoise. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to sea glass tones and tidepool patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for water and sky and tropical motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 597?
DMC 597 is called Turquoise. It's a medium teal shade (hex #4D929F, RGB 77, 146, 159) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 597?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 597 (Turquoise) is Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 168 (Blue Green Medium, 68%) and Anchor 1089 (Electric Blue Medium, 63%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 597?
The closest DMC threads to 597 are 3766 Peacock Blue light (ΔE 6.47), 3845 Bright Turquoise medium (ΔE 7.32), and 3849 Teal Green light (ΔE 7.77). These are useful substitutes when 597 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 597?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 597 (Turquoise) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 597 (Turquoise)?
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, 597 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.