DMC 27 Light Violet
DMC 27 Light Violet is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A47FAE and RGB 164, 127, 174. The closest substitute is DMC 209 Dark Lavender.
Color values
| DMC code | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A47FAE |
| RGB | 164, 127, 174 |
| HSL | 287°, 22%, 59% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 209 Dark Lavender | View color | Close |
| 24 Light Plum | View color | Close |
| 210 Medium Lavender | View color | Similar |
| 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3746 Dark Blue Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3836 Light Grape | 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 27 in patterns
Light Violet 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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