DMC 155 — Blue Violet Medium Dark

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 340

  Blue Violet Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 156

  Blue Violet Medium Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3836

  Grape Light

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 155?

DMC 155 is Blue Violet Medium Dark, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9891B6 — RGB 152, 145, 182 and HSL 251°, 20%, 64% — and it falls in the purples & violets range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Blue Violet Medium Dark?

Blue Violet Medium Dark is DMC 155, and it converts to Anchor 118. 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 155?

DMC 155 (Blue Violet Medium Dark) converts to Anchor 118. 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 155?

DMC 155 (Blue Violet Medium Dark) is #9891B6 in hex — that's RGB 152, 145, 182 or HSL 251°, 20%, 64%. 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 155?

To build dimension, flank DMC 155 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Medium (DMC 340) sits at 72% for highlights, and Eggplant Medium Light (DMC 28) at 59% 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 155?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 155 are Eggplant Medium Light (DMC 28), Blue Violet Medium (DMC 340), Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 155 is out of stock.