DMC 517
DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark
DMC 517 is “Wedgewood Dark”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 517
- Catalog name
- Wedgewood Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#3B768F- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2384 Color Lined "Fancy"
#406E87
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 517?
DMC 517 is the floss DMC calls “Wedgewood Dark”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #3B768F.
What can I use instead of DMC 517?
The closest shades to DMC 517 in the same family are DMC 824, DMC 3760, DMC 3842. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 517 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.