Anchor 342 Lilac Light
On screen, Anchor 342 Lilac Light reads as a light, soft purple (#d9bedd). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 211 Lavender Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light at ΔE 6.6 (similar).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 342 Lilac Light
#d9bedd · RGB 217, 190, 221
Closest to Anchor 342 in other brands
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 7.2 similar
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 1.4 very close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.4 loose
Anchor 342 color values
| Code | 342 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lilac Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d9bedd |
| RGB | 217, 190, 221 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 80.1, a* 15.0, b* -11.9 |
| HSL | 292°, 31 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Purple, 1 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 80.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 211 Lavender Light, ΔE 3.7 |
Anchor 342 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 342: the best is DMC 211 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 211 | Lavender Light | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 26 | Lavender Pale | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 554 | Violet Light | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 8.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | 10.9 | loose |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 7.2 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S127 | Marsmallow Rose | 1.4 | very close |
| Artkal S | SE7 | Rose Quartz | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 11.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 13.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 342
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 342; the nearest, Anchor 103 Plum Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Plum Very Light | #e3bad2 | 4.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 95 | Violet Very Light | #d7a7c9 | 7.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 108 | Lavender Light | #c29fd0 | 9.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 869 | Amethyst Light | #c4b0b9 | 9.1 | darker and more muted |
| 48 | China Rose Very Light | #f9c4ce | 10.5 | a little lighter |
| 85 | Orchid Light | #e99fc8 | 10.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 49 | China Rose Light | #ecb5bd | 11.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | #fcc3cc | 11.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 342: lighter and darker purple steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor purple family, L* from 80 to 55.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 342
One strand each of Anchor 85 and Anchor 120 models at ΔE 2.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 103, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 342 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 85 Orchid Light + 1 × Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | #d0b3d4 | 2.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 60 Magenta Light + 1 × Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | #d0b3cf | 3.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light + 1 × Anchor 117 Thistle Light | #d0b7cc | 3.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 342
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d9bedd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 127 | Indigo | 11.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 342
Substituting Anchor 342 takes care: DMC 211 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 801 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 342 is number 1 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Anchor 108 Lavender Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 342 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 5.3), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.2) and Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose (ΔE 1.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 342?
DMC 211 Lavender Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 342 Lilac Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 26 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 554 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Anchor 342?
Anchor 342 Lilac Light is a light, soft purple in the purple family: hex #d9bedd, RGB 217, 190, 221, L* 80.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 342?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 103 Plum Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, DMC 211 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 801 (ΔE 6.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 85 and Anchor 120 models at ΔE 2.8.
What is Anchor 342 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 7.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 342?
Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light at ΔE 6.6 (similar), then Madeira 2712 at ΔE 8.5.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 9.0
Anchor 342 in other brands
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 6.6
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 5.3
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 7.2
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 1.4
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.4