DMC 340Blue Violet Medium
DMC 340 — Blue Violet Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #ADA7C7
- RGB
- 173, 167, 199
- Anchor
- 118
- DMC code
- 340
Nearest DMC colors to 340
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 340 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 173, 167, 199. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.