DMC 24 White Lavender
On screen, DMC 24 White Lavender reads as a very light, muted purple (#e0d7ee). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 342 Lilac Light at ΔE 8.0 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 8.4 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 24 White Lavender
#e0d7ee · RGB 224, 215, 238
Closest to DMC 24 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 8.0 similar
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 8.4 similar
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 9.5 similar
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.2 loose
DMC 24 color values
| Code | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name | White Lavender |
| Hex (screen) | #e0d7ee |
| RGB | 224, 215, 238 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.3, a* 7.3, b* -10.1 |
| HSL | 263°, 40 %, 89 % |
| Color family | Purple, 1 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.3) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 342 Lilac Light, ΔE 8.0 |
DMC 24 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 24: the best is Anchor 342 at ΔE 8.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 103 | Plum Very Light | 11.1 | loose |
| Anchor | 1 | Snow White | 11.3 | loose |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 11.2 | loose |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 11.5 | loose |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 10.5 | loose |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 10.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S127 | Marsmallow Rose | 7.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 13.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 24
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 24, led by DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light at ΔE 1.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 1.3 | a little darker |
| 26 | Lavender Pale | #d7cae6 | 3.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 23 | Apple Blossom | #ede2ed | 5.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 211 | Lavender Light | #e3cbe3 | 5.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | #d3d7ed | 5.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | #d7cbd3 | 6.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 7.1 | a little darker |
| 27 | White Violet | #f0eef9 | 7.4 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 24: lighter and darker purple steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC purple family, L* from 87 to 70.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 24
The best modelled blend lands at ΔE 1.4, no closer than DMC 25 alone (ΔE 1.3), so blends here are for texture rather than accuracy.
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 24 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light + 1 × DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light | #dbd1e8 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 26 Lavender Pale + 1 × DMC 23 Apple Blossom | #e2d6ea | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 26 Lavender Pale + 1 × DMC 27 White Violet | #e4ddf0 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 24
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e0d7ee; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 8.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 15.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3858 | Rosewood Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with DMC 24
Substituting DMC 24 takes care: Anchor 342 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 8.0), and Madeira 1804 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 8.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 24 is number 1 of 21 in the DMC purple family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 25, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 24 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 9.5), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 6.8) and Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose (ΔE 7.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 24?
Anchor 342 Lilac Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 24 White Lavender (ΔE 8.0, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 103 (ΔE 11.1) and Anchor 1 (ΔE 11.3).
What color is DMC 24?
DMC 24 White Lavender is a very light, muted purple in the purple family: hex #e0d7ee, RGB 224, 215, 238, L* 87.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 24?
Inside DMC, DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light is nearest (ΔE 1.3). From other brands, Anchor 342 (ΔE 8.0) or Madeira 1804 (ΔE 8.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 211 and DMC 3747 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 24 in Perler beads?
Perler Frosted Lilac (#cdb7c3) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 6.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 24?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 8.4 (similar), then Madeira 901 at ΔE 11.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 26 Lavender Pale ΔE 3.6
- DMC 23 Apple Blossom ΔE 5.2
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 5.5
- DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 7.1
DMC 24 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 8.0
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 8.4
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 9.5
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.2