DMC 209 — Lavender Dark

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3836

  Grape Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 210

  Lavender Medium

  ΔE 12.6

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 13.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 209?

DMC 209 is Lavender Dark, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A37BA7 — RGB 163, 123, 167 and HSL 295°, 20%, 57% — 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 Dark?

Lavender Dark is DMC 209, and it converts to Anchor 109. 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 209?

DMC 209 (Lavender Dark) converts to Anchor 109. 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 209?

DMC 209 (Lavender Dark) is #A37BA7 in hex — that's RGB 163, 123, 167 or HSL 295°, 20%, 57%. 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 209?

To build dimension, flank DMC 209 (57% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Grape Light (DMC 3836) sits at 65% for highlights, and Violet (DMC 553) at 51% 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 209?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 209 are Eggplant Medium Light (DMC 28), Violet (DMC 553), Grape Light (DMC 3836), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 209 is out of stock.