DMC 157 — Cornflower Blue Very Light

• 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 color is DMC 157?

DMC 157 is Cornflower Blue Very Light, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BBC3D9 — RGB 187, 195, 217 and HSL 224°, 28%, 79% — 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 Cornflower Blue Very Light?

Cornflower Blue Very Light is DMC 157, 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 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 — that's RGB 187, 195, 217 or HSL 224°, 28%, 79%. 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 157?

To build dimension, flank DMC 157 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Very Light (DMC 3747) sits at 88% for highlights, and Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156) at 73% 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 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.