DMC 30 — Blueberry Medium Light

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 13.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 30?

DMC 30 is Blueberry Medium Light, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7D77A5 — RGB 125, 119, 165 and HSL 248°, 20%, 56% — and it falls in the purples & violets range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Blueberry Medium Light?

Blueberry Medium Light is DMC 30, and it converts to Anchor 1030. 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 30?

DMC 30 (Blueberry Medium Light) converts to Anchor 1030. 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 30?

DMC 30 (Blueberry Medium Light) is #7D77A5 in hex — that's RGB 125, 119, 165 or HSL 248°, 20%, 56%. 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 30?

To build dimension, flank DMC 30 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Eggplant Medium Light (DMC 28) sits at 59% for highlights, and Blue Violet Dark (DMC 3746) at 51% 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 30?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 30 are Blue Violet Dark (DMC 3746), Blue Gray (DMC 161), Cornflower Blue Medium (DMC 793), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 30 is out of stock.