DMC 153 — Violet Very Light

• 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 3713

  Salmon Very Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3708

  Melon Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 25

  Lavender Ultra Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 554

  Violet Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 778

  Antique Mauve Very Light

  ΔE 7.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 153?

DMC 153 is Violet Very Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E6CCD9 — RGB 230, 204, 217 and HSL 330°, 34%, 85% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Violet Very Light?

Violet Very Light is DMC 153, and it converts to Anchor 342. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 153?

DMC 153 (Violet Very Light) converts to Anchor 342. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 153?

DMC 153 (Violet Very Light) is #E6CCD9 in hex — that's RGB 230, 204, 217 or HSL 330°, 34%, 85%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 153?

To build dimension, flank DMC 153 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Apple Blossom (DMC 23) sits at 91% for highlights, and Violet Light (DMC 554) at 78% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 153?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 153 are Dusty Rose Very Light (DMC 151), Lavender Light (DMC 211), Antique Violet Very Light (DMC 3743), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 153 is out of stock.