DMC 26 Lavender Pale
DMC 26 Lavender Pale is a light, soft purple with the screen hex #d7cae6. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 342 Lilac Light at ΔE 4.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light at ΔE 9.3 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 26 Lavender Pale
#d7cae6 · RGB 215, 202, 230
Closest to DMC 26 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 9.3 similar
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 7.9 similar
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 4.5 close
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 11.6 loose
DMC 26 color values
| Code | 26 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #d7cae6 |
| RGB | 215, 202, 230 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.1, a* 9.7, b* -12.2 |
| HSL | 268°, 36 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Purple, 4 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.1) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 342 Lilac Light, ΔE 4.9 |
DMC 26 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 26: the best is Anchor 342 at ΔE 4.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 103 | Plum Very Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 869 | Amethyst Light | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 9.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 10.2 | loose |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 10.7 | loose |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 4.5 | close |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S127 | Marsmallow Rose | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S33 | Maverick | 5.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 13.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 26
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 26, led by DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light at ΔE 3.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 3.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 3.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 211 | Lavender Light | #e3cbe3 | 4.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 6.9 | slightly more muted |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | #d7cbd3 | 7.5 | more muted |
| 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | #d3d7ed | 7.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 23 | Apple Blossom | #ede2ed | 8.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 341 | Blue Violet Light | #b7bfdd | 9.1 | darker |
Shading DMC 26: lighter and darker purple steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC purple family, L* from 87 to 48.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 26
One strand each of DMC 211 and DMC 341 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 25, ΔE 3.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light + 1 × DMC 341 Blue Violet Light | #cfc5e0 | 1.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light + 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light | #d7c6dd | 2.4 |
| 1 × DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light + 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light | #dfcfe6 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 26
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d7cae6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 7.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 13.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 4.5:1 |
How to use DMC 26
Substituting DMC 26 takes care: Anchor 342 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.9), and Madeira 901 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 9.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 26 is number 4 of 21 in the DMC purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 211 Lavender Light and down to DMC 210 Lavender Medium. Keep it labelled next to DMC 25, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 26 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.5:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 7.9), Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 4.5) and Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 26?
Anchor 342 Lilac Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 26 Lavender Pale (ΔE 4.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 103 (ΔE 8.8) and Anchor 869 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is DMC 26?
DMC 26 Lavender Pale is a light, soft purple in the purple family: hex #d7cae6, RGB 215, 202, 230, L* 83.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 26?
Inside DMC, DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light is nearest (ΔE 3.0). From other brands, Anchor 342 (ΔE 4.9) or Madeira 901 (ΔE 9.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 211 and DMC 341 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is DMC 26 in Perler beads?
Perler Frosted Lilac (#cdb7c3) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 106 Light Lavender (ΔE 4.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 26?
Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light at ΔE 9.3 (similar), then Madeira 1804 at ΔE 10.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 3.6
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 7.7
- DMC 23 Apple Blossom ΔE 8.2
DMC 26 in other brands
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 4.9
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 7.9
- Hama 106 Light Lavender ΔE 4.5
- Artkal S S127 Marsmallow Rose ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 11.6