What color is DMC 156?

DMC 156 is Medium Light Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A3AED1 (RGB 163, 174, 209), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 156?

Anchor 118 is the closest published match for DMC 156. 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 156?

Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 341 Light Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 156 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 156 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

156

DMC 156 Medium Light Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 156.

Code156

NameMedium Light Blue Violet

Hex#A3AED1

RGB163, 174, 209

HSL226°, 33%, 73%

CIELAB71.3, 3.7, -19.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 156 is Anchor 118. 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 156 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 156

Color-wheel combinations that start from 156, 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.

156Medium Light Blue VioletThis color
613Very Light Drab Brown

Analogous

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

813Light Blue
156Medium Light Blue VioletThis color
210Medium Lavender

Triadic

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

156Medium Light Blue VioletThis color
3727Light Antique Mauve
368Light Pistachio Green

Split complementary

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

156Medium Light Blue VioletThis color
3782Light Mocha Brown
3348Light Yellow Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 156?: DMC 156 is Medium Light Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A3AED1 (RGB 163, 174, 209), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 156?: Anchor 118 is the closest published match for DMC 156. 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 156?: Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 341 Light Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 156 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 156 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 156

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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