DMC 208 — Lavender Very Dark

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 12.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 208?

DMC 208 is Lavender Very Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #835B8B — RGB 131, 91, 139 and HSL 290°, 21%, 45% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Lavender Very Dark?

Lavender Very Dark is DMC 208, and it converts to Anchor 110. 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 208?

DMC 208 (Lavender Very Dark) converts to Anchor 110. 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 208?

DMC 208 (Lavender Very Dark) is #835B8B in hex — that's RGB 131, 91, 139 or HSL 290°, 21%, 45%. 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 208?

To build dimension, flank DMC 208 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Fuschia (DMC 33) sits at 48% for highlights, and Eggplant (DMC 29) at 36% 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 208?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 208 are Fuschia (DMC 33), Grape Medium (DMC 3835), Blue Violet Dark (DMC 3746), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 208 is out of stock.