DMC 209Lavender Dark
DMC 209 — Lavender Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A37BA7
- RGB
- 163, 123, 167
- Anchor
- 109
- DMC code
- 209
Nearest DMC colors to 209
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 209 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 163, 123, 167. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.