DMC 153 Violet Very Light
DMC 153 Violet Very Light (#e6ccd9) is a light, muted pink. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 103 Plum Very Light at ΔE 6.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 608 Plum Pale at ΔE 5.6 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 153 Violet Very Light
#e6ccd9 · RGB 230, 204, 217
Closest to DMC 153 in other brands
- Anchor 103 Plum Very Light ΔE 6.4 similar
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 5.6 close
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 4.9 close
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 11.2 loose
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 9.3 similar
DMC 153 color values
| Code | 153 |
|---|---|
| Name | Violet Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e6ccd9 |
| RGB | 230, 204, 217 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 84.5, a* 11.3, b* -3.1 |
| HSL | 330°, 34 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Pink, 4 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 84.5) |
| DMC color card | row 05-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 103 Plum Very Light, ΔE 6.4 |
DMC 153 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 153: the best is Madeira 608 at ΔE 5.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 103 | Plum Very Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 11.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 3.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S127 | Marsmallow Rose | 6.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 11.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 153
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 153; the nearest, DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | #f0ced4 | 3.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 211 | Lavender Light | #e3cbe3 | 4.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | #d7cbd3 | 5.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 23 | Apple Blossom | #ede2ed | 6.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 26 | Lavender Pale | #d7cae6 | 6.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | #ffd7d7 | 7.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 7.1 | a little lighter |
| 3713 | Salmon Very Light | #ffe2e2 | 7.2 | lighter |
Shading DMC 153: lighter and darker pink steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 74.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 3708 | Melon Light | 86.4 |
| 2 lighter | 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | 85.7 |
| 1 lighter | 761 | Salmon Light | 85.6 |
| this color | 153 | Violet Very Light | 84.5 |
| 1 darker | 3689 | Mauve Light | 82.7 |
| 2 darker | 554 | Violet Light | 77.0 |
| 3 darker | 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | 77.0 |
| 4 darker | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 74.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 153
One strand each of DMC 3708 and DMC 159 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 151, ΔE 3.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 153 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light + 1 × DMC 159 Blue Gray Light | #e5cbd6 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light + 1 × DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #eaced9 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 23 Apple Blossom + 1 × DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light | #e6ccd6 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 153
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e6ccd9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 153
Substituting DMC 153 takes care: Anchor 103 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.4), and Madeira 608 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 153 is number 4 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 761 Salmon Light and down to DMC 3689 Mauve Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 153 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.0:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 4.9), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 11.2) and Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa (ΔE 3.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 153?
Anchor 103 Plum Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 153 Violet Very Light (ΔE 6.4, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 342 (ΔE 6.8) and Anchor 48 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is DMC 153?
DMC 153 Violet Very Light is a light, muted pink in the pink family: hex #e6ccd9, RGB 230, 204, 217, L* 84.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 153?
Inside DMC, DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.7). From other brands, Anchor 103 (ΔE 6.4) or Madeira 608 (ΔE 5.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3708 and DMC 159 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 153 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 11.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 153?
Madeira 608 Plum Pale at ΔE 5.6 (close), then Madeira 2712 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light ΔE 3.7
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light ΔE 5.5
- DMC 23 Apple Blossom ΔE 6.9
- DMC 26 Lavender Pale ΔE 6.9
- DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.1
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 7.1
DMC 153 in other brands
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 5.6
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 4.9
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 11.2
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 9.3