DMC 210 Medium Lavender
DMC 210 Medium Lavender is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C4A2D1 and RGB 196, 162, 209. The closest substitute is DMC 26 Light Lavender.
Color values
| DMC code | 210 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Lavender |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C4A2D1 |
| RGB | 196, 162, 209 |
| HSL | 283°, 34%, 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Light Lavender | View color | Close |
| 24 Light Plum | View color | Close |
| 27 Light Violet | View color | Similar |
| 340 Medium Blue Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3836 Light Grape | View color | Similar |
| 155 Medium Dark Blue 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 210 in patterns
Medium 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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