DMC 518
DMC 518 Wedgewood Light
DMC 518 is “Wedgewood Light”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 518
- Catalog name
- Wedgewood Light
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#4F93A7- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 518?
DMC 518 is the floss DMC calls “Wedgewood Light”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #4F93A7.
What can I use instead of DMC 518?
The closest shades to DMC 518 in the same family are DMC 806, DMC 3810, DMC 995. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 518 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.