DMC 340 — Blue Violet Medium

• DMC 156

  Blue Violet Medium Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 341

  Blue Violet Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 26

  Lavender Pale

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 157

  Cornflower Blue Very Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 809

  Delft Blue

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3042

  Antique Violet Light

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3840

  Lavender Blue Light

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 25

  Lavender Ultra Light

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 340?

DMC 340 is Blue Violet Medium, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #ADA7C7 — RGB 173, 167, 199 and HSL 251°, 22%, 72% — 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 Blue Violet Medium?

Blue Violet Medium is DMC 340, 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 340?

DMC 340 (Blue Violet Medium) 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 340?

DMC 340 (Blue Violet Medium) is #ADA7C7 in hex — that's RGB 173, 167, 199 or HSL 251°, 22%, 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 340?

To build dimension, flank DMC 340 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Light (DMC 341) sits at 79% for highlights, and Blue Violet Medium Dark (DMC 155) at 64% 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 340?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 340 are Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156), Blue Violet Medium Dark (DMC 155), Blue Gray Medium (DMC 160), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 340 is out of stock.