What color is DMC 155?

DMC 155 is Medium Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9891B6 (RGB 152, 145, 182), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 155?

Anchor 1030 is the closest published match for DMC 155. 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 155?

Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 155 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 155 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 155.

Code155

NameMedium Dark Blue Violet

Hex#9891B6

RGB152, 145, 182

HSL251°, 20%, 64%

CIELAB61.9, 10.2, -18.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 155 is Anchor 1030. 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 Blue Violet shades

All 7 DMC Blue 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 155 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 155

Color-wheel combinations that start from 155, 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.

155Medium Dark Blue VioletThis color
523Light Fern Green

Analogous

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

160Medium Blue Gray
155Medium Dark Blue VioletThis color
210Medium Lavender

Triadic

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

155Medium Dark Blue VioletThis color
3861Light Cocoa
3817Light Celadon Green

Split complementary

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

155Medium Dark Blue VioletThis color
3023Light Brown Gray
368Light Pistachio Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 155?: DMC 155 is Medium Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9891B6 (RGB 152, 145, 182), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 155?: Anchor 1030 is the closest published match for DMC 155. 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 155?: Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 155 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 155 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 155

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