DMC 211 Light Lavender
DMC 211 Light Lavender is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DBC5E1 and RGB 219, 197, 225. The closest substitute is DMC 25 Ultra Light Lavender.
Color values
| DMC code | 211 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Lavender |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DBC5E1 |
| RGB | 219, 197, 225 |
| HSL | 287°, 32%, 83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Ultra Light Lavender | View color | Close |
| 153 Very Light Violet | View color | Close |
| 554 Light Violet | View color | Close |
| 3747 Very Light Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 3743 Very Light Antique Violet | View color | Close |
| 341 Light Blue Violet | View color | Close |
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 211 in patterns
Light 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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