Diamond J Initial
Includes DMC 597 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor597 DMC color
Turquoise. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 597
- Name
- Turquoise
- Hex
- #5BA3B3
- RGB (0-255)
- 91, 163, 179
- CIELAB (D65)
- 63.07, -18.15, -15.25
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 597
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 807 Peacock Blue | #64ABBA | 2.49 |
| 806 Peacock Blue Dark | #3D95A5 | 5.36 |
| 518 Wedgewood Light | #4F93A7 | 5.42 |
| 3843 Electric Blue | #14AAD0 | 6.81 |
| 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark | #12AEBA | 6.92 |
Free patterns using DMC 597
Choosing Turquoise in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.