DMC 26 Light Lavender
DMC 26 Light Lavender is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C3AAD2 and RGB 195, 170, 210. The closest substitute is DMC 210 Medium Lavender.
Color values
| DMC code | 26 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Lavender |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C3AAD2 |
| RGB | 195, 170, 210 |
| HSL | 278°, 31%, 75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 210 Medium Lavender | View color | Close |
| 340 Medium Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 554 Light Violet | View color | Close |
| 211 Light Lavender | View color | Close |
| 24 Light Plum | View color | Close |
| 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 26 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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