DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light
DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light is a medium, soft purple with the screen hex #9086a9. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium at ΔE 7.5 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark at ΔE 2.9 (very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light
#9086a9 · RGB 144, 134, 169
Closest to DMC 28 in other brands
- Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium ΔE 7.5 similar
- Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Thistle ΔE 4.8 close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.9 similar
- Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.5 loose
DMC 28 color values
| Code | 28 |
|---|---|
| Name | Eggplant Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #9086a9 |
| RGB | 144, 134, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.9, a* 11.0, b* -17.1 |
| HSL | 257°, 17 %, 59 % |
| Color family | Purple, 6 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.9) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium, ΔE 7.5 |
DMC 28 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 28: the best is Madeira 2711 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 939 | Stormy Blue Medium | 7.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 109 | Lavender Medium Light | 8.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | 8.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 9.4 | similar |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Lavender | code 80-19054 | 7.4 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 9.9 | similar |
| Hama | 107 | Lavender | 14.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | ST6 | Transparent Purple | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S60 | Lavender | 8.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 11.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 20.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 28
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 28; the nearest, DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | #9891b6 | 3.8 | a little lighter |
| 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | #7d77a5 | 6.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 161 | Blue Gray | #7880a4 | 7.5 | a little darker |
| 209 | Lavender Dark | #a37ba7 | 8.3 | more saturated |
| 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | #707da2 | 9.8 | darker |
| 340 | Blue Violet Medium | #ada7c7 | 10.2 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | #776b98 | 10.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 794 | Cornflower Blue Light | #8f9cc1 | 10.3 | lighter |
Shading DMC 28: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC purple family, L* from 85 to 47.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | 85.4 |
| 3 lighter | 211 | Lavender Light | 84.3 |
| 2 lighter | 26 | Lavender Pale | 83.1 |
| 1 lighter | 210 | Lavender Medium | 69.7 |
| this color | 28 | Eggplant Medium Light | 57.9 |
| 1 darker | 209 | Lavender Dark | 56.8 |
| 2 darker | 553 | Violet | 50.2 |
| 3 darker | 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | 47.9 |
| 4 darker | 3835 | Grape Medium | 47.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 28
One strand each of DMC 209 and DMC 3839 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 155, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 209 Lavender Dark + 1 × DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium | #9185a9 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 160 Blue Gray Medium + 1 × DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark | #8f83a3 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 809 Delft Blue + 1 × DMC 3835 Grape Medium | #948aa9 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 28
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9086a9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 3.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 4.5:1 |
How to use DMC 28
Substituting DMC 28 takes care: Anchor 939 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.5), and Madeira 2711 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 28 is number 6 of 21 in the DMC purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 210 Lavender Medium and down to DMC 209 Lavender Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 28 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Thistle (ΔE 4.8), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.9) and Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 28?
Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light (ΔE 7.5, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 870 (ΔE 8.4) and Anchor 109 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is DMC 28?
DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light is a medium, soft purple in the purple family: hex #9086a9, RGB 144, 134, 169, L* 57.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 28?
Inside DMC, DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 939 (ΔE 7.5) or Madeira 2711 (ΔE 2.9). A 1+1 blend of DMC 209 and DMC 3839 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 28 in Perler beads?
Perler Thistle (#8c8ca7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 28?
Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark at ΔE 2.9 (very close), then Madeira 2612 at ΔE 8.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark ΔE 3.8
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 6.7
DMC 28 in other brands
- Perler Thistle ΔE 4.8
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.9
- Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.5