DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender
DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#835B93 and RGB 131, 91, 147. The closest substitute is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.
Color values
| DMC code | 208 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Lavender |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #835B93 |
| RGB | 131, 91, 147 |
| HSL | 283°, 24%, 47% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3746 Dark Blue Violet | View color | Similar |
| 209 Dark Lavender | View color | Similar |
| 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender | View color | Similar |
| 3835 Medium Grape | View color | Similar |
| 27 Light Violet | View color | Similar |
| 553 Violet | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 208 in patterns
Very Dark Lavender sits in the Purples family and works as a rich accent and shadow color. It is a natural fit for lavender, violets, fantasy designs, shadows, and decorative lettering, and for cool shadows in florals and portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, pinks, cool grays.
- Pattern ideas: lavender motifs, fantasy charts, floral borders.
- Also useful for small accents when a pattern needs a richer color note.
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