DMC 211Lavender Light
DMC 211 — Lavender Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E3CBE3
- RGB
- 227, 203, 227
- HSL
- 300°, 30%, 84%
- Anchor
- 342
- DMC code
- 211
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 211
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 211 is out of stock.
- DMC 153
Violet Very Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 26
Lavender Pale
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 24
White Lavender
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 25
Lavender Ultra Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 151
Dusty Rose Very Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 23
Apple Blossom
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3708
Melon Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 778
Antique Mauve Very Light
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 963
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light
ΔE 10.4
- DMC 3713
Salmon Very Light
ΔE 10.5
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 211?
- DMC 211 is Lavender Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E3CBE3 — RGB 227, 203, 227 and HSL 300°, 30%, 84% — 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 Light?
- Lavender Light is DMC 211, and it converts to Anchor 342. 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 211?
- DMC 211 (Lavender Light) converts to Anchor 342. 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 211?
- DMC 211 (Lavender Light) is #E3CBE3 in hex — that's RGB 227, 203, 227 or HSL 300°, 30%, 84%. 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 211?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 211 (84% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Apple Blossom (DMC 23) sits at 91% for highlights, and Violet Light (DMC 554) at 78% 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 211?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 211 are Violet Very Light (DMC 153), Lavender Pale (DMC 26), White Lavender (DMC 24), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 211 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.