DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light is a medium, soft blue with the screen hex #7d77a5. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 118 Thistle Medium at ΔE 4.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light
#7d77a5 · RGB 125, 119, 165
Closest to DMC 30 in other brands
- Anchor 118 Thistle Medium ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 10.6 loose
- Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 15.7 loose
DMC 30 color values
| Code | 30 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blueberry Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #7d77a5 |
| RGB | 125, 119, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.1, a* 12.6, b* -23.8 |
| HSL | 248°, 20 %, 56 % |
| Color family | Blue, 30 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.1) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 118 Thistle Medium, ΔE 4.5 |
DMC 30 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 30: the best is Madeira 902 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 118 | Thistle Medium | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 939 | Stormy Blue Medium | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 1030 | Thistle Medium Dark | 7.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 902 | Blue Violet Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | 9.9 | similar |
| Perler | Pastel Lavender | code 80-19054 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 45 | Pastel Purple | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 107 | Lavender | 11.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | ST6 | Transparent Purple | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S60 | Lavender | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 15.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 16.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 30
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 30; the nearest, DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | #776b98 | 4.7 | a little darker |
| 161 | Blue Gray | #7880a4 | 5.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | #707da2 | 6.5 | slightly more muted |
| 28 | Eggplant Medium Light | #9086a9 | 6.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 3807 | Cornflower Blue | #60678c | 8.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | #9891b6 | 9.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 209 | Lavender Dark | #a37ba7 | 10.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | #5c7294 | 10.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 30: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 62 to 37.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | 61.9 |
| 3 lighter | 3839 | Lavender Blue Medium | 58.5 |
| 2 lighter | 799 | Delft Blue Medium | 58.4 |
| 1 lighter | 161 | Blue Gray | 54.1 |
| this color | 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | 52.1 |
| 1 darker | 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | 47.6 |
| 2 darker | 3807 | Cornflower Blue | 44.3 |
| 3 darker | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 39.3 |
| 4 darker | 31 | Blueberry | 37.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 30
One strand each of DMC 155 and DMC 31 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3746, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark + 1 × DMC 31 Blueberry | #7b76a3 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 799 Delft Blue Medium + 1 × DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark | #7c78a2 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 33 Fuschia + 1 × DMC 322 Baby Blue Dark | #8078ac | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 30
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7d77a5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 30
Substituting DMC 30 takes care: Anchor 118 is more saturated (ΔE 4.5), and Madeira 902 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 30 is number 30 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 161 Blue Gray and down to DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 30 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 6.6), Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 10.6) and Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 30?
Anchor 118 Thistle Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light (ΔE 4.5, close). Runners-up: Anchor 939 (ΔE 5.7) and Anchor 1030 (ΔE 7.9).
What color is DMC 30?
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light is a medium, soft blue in the blue family: hex #7d77a5, RGB 125, 119, 165, L* 52.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 30?
Inside DMC, DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 118 (ΔE 4.5) or Madeira 902 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 155 and DMC 31 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 30 in Perler beads?
Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 45 Pastel Purple (ΔE 10.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 30?
Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Madeira 2711 at ΔE 7.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 28 Eggplant Medium Light ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue ΔE 8.9
- DMC 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark ΔE 9.5
DMC 30 in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 6.6
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple ΔE 10.6
- Artkal S ST6 Transparent Purple ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 15.7