DMC 156 — Blue Violet Medium Light

• 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 color is DMC 156?

DMC 156 is Blue Violet Medium Light, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A3AED1 — RGB 163, 174, 209 and HSL 226°, 33%, 73% — 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 Light?

Blue Violet Medium Light is DMC 156, and it converts to Anchor 117. 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 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 — that's RGB 163, 174, 209 or HSL 226°, 33%, 73%. 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 156?

To build dimension, flank DMC 156 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Light (DMC 341) sits at 79% for highlights, and Delft Blue (DMC 809) at 68% 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 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.