DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark
DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark is a medium, soft blue with the screen hex #9891b6. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 8.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close).
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DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark
#9891b6 · RGB 152, 145, 182
Closest to DMC 155 in other brands
- Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 8.2 similar
- Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Thistle ΔE 4.8 close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.7 similar
- Artkal S S131 Candy Violet ΔE 8.7 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 8.6 similar
DMC 155 color values
| Code | 155 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Violet Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #9891b6 |
| RGB | 152, 145, 182 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 61.9, a* 10.2, b* -18.3 |
| HSL | 251°, 20 %, 64 % |
| Color family | Blue, 21 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 61.9) |
| DMC color card | row 05-16 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light, ΔE 8.2 |
DMC 155 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 155: the best is Madeira 2711 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 8.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 939 | Stormy Blue Medium | 8.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 108 | Lavender Light | 10.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 10.0 | similar |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Lavender | code 80-15182 | 6.2 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 107 | Lavender | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S131 | Candy Violet | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S152 | Lilac | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 18.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 155
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 155; the nearest, DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Eggplant Medium Light | #9086a9 | 3.8 | a little darker |
| 340 | Blue Violet Medium | #ada7c7 | 6.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 794 | Cornflower Blue Light | #8f9cc1 | 7.7 | a little lighter |
| 160 | Blue Gray Medium | #999fb7 | 7.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 161 | Blue Gray | #7880a4 | 8.9 | darker |
| 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | #7d77a5 | 9.5 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 156 | Blue Violet Medium Light | #a3aed1 | 10.2 | lighter |
| 209 | Lavender Dark | #a37ba7 | 10.3 | darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 155: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 71 to 52.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 156 | Blue Violet Medium Light | 71.3 |
| 3 lighter | 340 | Blue Violet Medium | 69.9 |
| 2 lighter | 160 | Blue Gray Medium | 65.7 |
| 1 lighter | 794 | Cornflower Blue Light | 64.5 |
| this color | 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | 61.9 |
| 1 darker | 3839 | Lavender Blue Medium | 58.5 |
| 2 darker | 161 | Blue Gray | 54.1 |
| 3 darker | 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 52.6 |
| 4 darker | 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | 52.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 155
One strand each of DMC 340 and DMC 30 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 28, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 155 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium + 1 × DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light | #9792b7 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 209 Lavender Dark + 1 × DMC 809 Delft Blue | #9c94b7 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium + 1 × DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark | #958db2 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 155
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9891b6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 155
Substituting DMC 155 takes care: Anchor 870 is slightly more muted (ΔE 8.2), and Madeira 2711 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 155 is number 21 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 794 Cornflower Blue Light and down to DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 155 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Thistle (ΔE 4.8), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.7) and Artkal S S131 Candy Violet (ΔE 8.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 155?
Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 8.2, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 939 (ΔE 8.5) and Anchor 108 (ΔE 10.1).
What color is DMC 155?
DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark is a medium, soft blue in the blue family: hex #9891b6, RGB 152, 145, 182, L* 61.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 155?
Inside DMC, DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 870 (ΔE 8.2) or Madeira 2711 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 340 and DMC 30 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 155 in Perler beads?
Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 155?
Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 2612 at ΔE 8.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light ΔE 3.8
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 9.5
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light ΔE 10.2
DMC 155 in other brands
- Perler Thistle ΔE 4.8
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.7
- Artkal S S131 Candy Violet ΔE 8.7
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 8.6