DMC 26Lavender Pale
DMC 26 — Lavender Pale
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D7CAE6
- RGB
- 215, 202, 230
- HSL
- 268°, 36%, 85%
- Anchor
- 342
- DMC code
- 26
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 26
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 26 is out of stock.
- DMC 25
Lavender Ultra Light
ΔE 3.0
- DMC 24
White Lavender
ΔE 3.6
- DMC 211
Lavender Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 153
Violet Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 23
Apple Blossom
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 9.1
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 340
Blue Violet Medium
ΔE 9.9
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 26?
- DMC 26 is Lavender Pale, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D7CAE6 — RGB 215, 202, 230 and HSL 268°, 36%, 85% — 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 Pale?
- Lavender Pale is DMC 26, 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 26?
- DMC 26 (Lavender Pale) 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 26?
- DMC 26 (Lavender Pale) is #D7CAE6 in hex — that's RGB 215, 202, 230 or HSL 268°, 36%, 85%. 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 26?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 26 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White Lavender (DMC 24) sits at 89% for highlights, and Blue Violet Light (DMC 341) at 79% 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 26?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 26 are Lavender Ultra Light (DMC 25), White Lavender (DMC 24), Lavender Light (DMC 211), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 26 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.