DMC 157Cornflower Blue Very Light
DMC 157 — Cornflower Blue Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BBC3D9
- RGB
- 187, 195, 217
- Anchor
- 117
- DMC code
- 157
Nearest DMC colors to 157
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 157 is out of stock.
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 3.0
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 3.2
- DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 3.5
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 4.1
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 156
Blue Violet Medium Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 25
Lavender Ultra Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 03
Tin Medium
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3841
Baby Blue Pale
ΔE 8.9
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 157?
- DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue Very 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 157?
- DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue Very Light) is #BBC3D9 in hex, or RGB 187, 195, 217. 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 157?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 157 are Blue Violet Light (DMC 341), Lavender Blue Light (DMC 3840), Delft Blue Pale (DMC 800), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 157 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.