What color is DMC 519?

DMC 519 is Sky Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7EB1C8 (RGB 126, 177, 200), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 519?

Anchor 1038 is the closest published match for DMC 519. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 519?

DMC 519 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Sky Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3761 Light Sky Blue.

Can I get DMC 519 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 519 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

519

DMC 519 Sky Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 519.

Code519

NameSky Blue

Hex#7EB1C8

RGB126, 177, 200

HSL199°, 40%, 64%

CIELAB69.5, -11.0, -17.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 519 is Anchor 1038. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Sky Blue shades

All 4 DMC Sky Blue shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 519 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 519

Color-wheel combinations that start from 519, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

519Sky BlueThis color
3064Desert Sand

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 519?: DMC 519 is Sky Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7EB1C8 (RGB 126, 177, 200), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 519?: Anchor 1038 is the closest published match for DMC 519. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 519?: DMC 519 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Sky Blue shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3761 Light Sky Blue.
Can I get DMC 519 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 519 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 519

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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