DMC 28 — Eggplant Medium Light

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 340

  Blue Violet Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3836

  Grape Light

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 28?

DMC 28 is Eggplant Medium Light, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9086A9 — RGB 144, 134, 169 and HSL 257°, 17%, 59% — 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 Eggplant Medium Light?

Eggplant Medium Light is DMC 28, and it converts to Anchor 118. 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 28?

DMC 28 (Eggplant Medium Light) converts to Anchor 118. 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 28?

DMC 28 (Eggplant Medium Light) is #9086A9 in hex — that's RGB 144, 134, 169 or HSL 257°, 17%, 59%. 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 28?

To build dimension, flank DMC 28 (59% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Medium Dark (DMC 155) sits at 64% for highlights, and Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30) at 56% 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 28?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 28 are Blue Violet Medium Dark (DMC 155), Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30), Blue Gray (DMC 161), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 28 is out of stock.