What color is DMC 153?

DMC 153 is Very Light Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E6CCD9 (RGB 230, 204, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 153?

Anchor 95 is the closest published match for DMC 153, and some conversion charts list Anchor 103 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 153?

Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 27 White Violet and the next darker one is DMC 554 Light Violet.

Can I get DMC 153 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 153 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

153

DMC 153 Very Light Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 153.

Code153

NameVery Light Violet

Hex#E6CCD9

RGB230, 204, 217

HSL330°, 34%, 85%

CIELAB84.5, 11.3, -3.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 153 is Anchor 95 (some charts list 103). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Violet shades

All 7 DMC Violet shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 153 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 153

Color-wheel combinations that start from 153, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

153Very Light VioletThis color
504Very Light Blue Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

26Pale Lavender
153Very Light VioletThis color
151Very Light Dusty Rose

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

153Very Light VioletThis color
772Very Light Yellow Green
3841Pale Baby Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 153?: DMC 153 is Very Light Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E6CCD9 (RGB 230, 204, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 153?: Anchor 95 is the closest published match for DMC 153, and some conversion charts list Anchor 103 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 153?: Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 27 White Violet and the next darker one is DMC 554 Light Violet.
Can I get DMC 153 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 153 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 153

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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