DMC 341 — Blue Violet Light

• DMC 157

  Cornflower Blue Very Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 3840

  Lavender Blue Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 156

  Blue Violet Medium Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 800

  Delft Blue Pale

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3747

  Blue Violet Very Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 159

  Blue Gray Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 340

  Blue Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 809

  Delft Blue

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 25

  Lavender Ultra Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 932

  Antique Blue Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 26

  Lavender Pale

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 9.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 341?

DMC 341 is Blue Violet Light, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B7BFDD — RGB 183, 191, 221 and HSL 227°, 36%, 79% — 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 Light?

Blue Violet Light is DMC 341, and it converts to Anchor 117. 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 341?

DMC 341 (Blue Violet Light) converts to Anchor 117. 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 341?

DMC 341 (Blue Violet Light) is #B7BFDD in hex — that's RGB 183, 191, 221 or HSL 227°, 36%, 79%. 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 341?

To build dimension, flank DMC 341 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Delft Blue Pale (DMC 800) sits at 81% for highlights, and Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156) at 73% 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 341?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 341 are Cornflower Blue Very Light (DMC 157), Lavender Blue Light (DMC 3840), Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 341 is out of stock.