What color is DMC 597?

DMC 597 is Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5BA3B3 (RGB 91, 163, 179), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 597?

Anchor 1064 is the closest published match for DMC 597. 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 597?

Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 598 Light Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3845 Medium Bright Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 597 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 597 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 597 Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 597.

Code597

NameTurquoise

Hex#5BA3B3

RGB91, 163, 179

HSL191°, 37%, 53%

CIELAB63.1, -18.1, -15.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 597 is Anchor 1064. 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 Turquoise shades

All 9 DMC Turquoise 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 597 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 597

Color-wheel combinations that start from 597, 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.

597TurquoiseThis color
3722Medium Shell Pink

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

597TurquoiseThis color
33Fuschia
470Light Avocado Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 597?: DMC 597 is Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5BA3B3 (RGB 91, 163, 179), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 597?: Anchor 1064 is the closest published match for DMC 597. 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 597?: Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 598 Light Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3845 Medium Bright Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 597 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 597 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 597

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