DMC 210 — Lavender Medium

• DMC 3608

  Plum Very Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 554

  Violet Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 3836

  Grape Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3609

  Plum Ultra Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3727

  Antique Mauve Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 778

  Antique Mauve Very Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3042

  Antique Violet Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3706

  Melon Medium

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 3806

  Cyclamen Pink Light

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 11.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 210?

DMC 210 is Lavender Medium, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D29FC3 — RGB 210, 159, 195 and HSL 318°, 36%, 72% — 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 Medium?

Lavender Medium is DMC 210, and it converts to Anchor 108. 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 210?

DMC 210 (Lavender Medium) converts to Anchor 108. 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 210?

DMC 210 (Lavender Medium) is #D29FC3 in hex — that's RGB 210, 159, 195 or HSL 318°, 36%, 72%. 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 210?

To build dimension, flank DMC 210 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Violet Light (DMC 554) sits at 78% for highlights, and Grape Light (DMC 3836) at 65% 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 210?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 210 are Plum Very Light (DMC 3608), Violet Light (DMC 554), Grape Light (DMC 3836), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 210 is out of stock.