DMC 156Blue Violet Medium Light
DMC 156 — Blue Violet Medium Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A3AED1
- RGB
- 163, 174, 209
- Anchor
- 117
- DMC code
- 156
Nearest DMC colors to 156
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 156 is out of stock.
- DMC 809
Delft Blue
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 794
Cornflower Blue Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 160
Blue Gray Medium
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 340
Blue Violet Medium
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 3755
Baby Blue
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 155
Blue Violet Medium Dark
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 10.7
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 156?
- DMC 156 (Blue Violet Medium Light) converts to Anchor 117. 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 156?
- DMC 156 (Blue Violet Medium Light) is #A3AED1 in hex, or RGB 163, 174, 209. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 156?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 156 are Delft Blue (DMC 809), Blue Violet Light (DMC 341), Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 156 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.