DMC 211 Lavender Light
DMC 211 Lavender Light (#e3cbe3) is a light, soft purple. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 342 Lilac Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light at ΔE 8.2 (similar).
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DMC 211 Lavender Light
#e3cbe3 · RGB 227, 203, 227
Closest to DMC 211 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 8.0 similar
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 2.7 very close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 11.7 loose
DMC 211 color values
| Code | 211 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e3cbe3 |
| RGB | 227, 203, 227 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 84.3, a* 12.6, b* -8.8 |
| HSL | 300°, 30 %, 84 % |
| Color family | Purple, 3 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 84.3) |
| DMC color card | row 05-01 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 342 Lilac Light, ΔE 3.7 |
DMC 211 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 211: the best is Anchor 342 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 103 | Plum Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 869 | Amethyst Light | 9.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 8.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 9.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 10.1 | loose |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 14.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S127 | Marsmallow Rose | 2.7 | very close |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 11.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 14.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 211
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 211; the nearest, DMC 153 Violet Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 4.0 | slightly more muted |
| 26 | Lavender Pale | #d7cae6 | 4.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 5.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 5.6 | slightly more muted |
| 554 | Violet Light | #dbb3cb | 6.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 151 | Dusty Rose Very Light | #f0ced4 | 7.3 | slightly more muted |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | #d7cbd3 | 7.4 | more muted |
| 23 | Apple Blossom | #ede2ed | 8.0 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 211: lighter and darker purple steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC purple family, L* from 87 to 57.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 211
One strand each of DMC 24 and DMC 554 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 153, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 211 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 24 White Lavender + 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light | #dec6dd | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 153 Violet Very Light + 1 × DMC 26 Lavender Pale | #dfcbe0 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light + 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light | #dbc3db | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 211
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e3cbe3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 211
Substituting DMC 211 takes care: Anchor 342 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 2712 is darker (ΔE 8.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 211 is number 3 of 21 in the DMC purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light and down to DMC 26 Lavender Pale. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 211 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 5.4), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 8.0) and Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose (ΔE 2.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 211?
Anchor 342 Lilac Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 211 Lavender Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 103 (ΔE 5.7) and Anchor 869 (ΔE 9.2).
What color is DMC 211?
DMC 211 Lavender Light is a light, soft purple in the purple family: hex #e3cbe3, RGB 227, 203, 227, L* 84.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 211?
Inside DMC, DMC 153 Violet Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 342 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 2712 (ΔE 8.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 24 and DMC 554 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is DMC 211 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 8.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 211?
Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light at ΔE 8.2 (similar), then Madeira 608 at ΔE 9.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 26 Lavender Pale ΔE 4.0
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 5.5
- DMC 554 Violet Light ΔE 6.8
- DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 23 Apple Blossom ΔE 8.0
DMC 211 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 8.2
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 5.4
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 8.0
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 2.7
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 11.7