What color is DMC 157?

DMC 157 is Very Light Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BBC3D9 (RGB 187, 195, 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 157?

Anchor 120 is the closest published match for DMC 157. 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 157?

DMC 157 is the lightest of DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 794 Light Cornflower Blue.

Can I get DMC 157 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 157 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 157.

Code157

NameVery Light Cornflower Blue

Hex#BBC3D9

RGB187, 195, 217

HSL224°, 28%, 79%

CIELAB78.8, 1.6, -11.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 157 is Anchor 120. 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 Cornflower Blue shades

All 7 DMC Cornflower Blue 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 157 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 157

Color-wheel combinations that start from 157, 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.

157Very Light Cornflower BlueThis color
3047Light Yellow Beige

Triadic

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

157Very Light Cornflower BlueThis color
778Very Light Antique Mauve
164Light Forest Green

Split complementary

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

157Very Light Cornflower BlueThis color
06Medium Light Driftwood
164Light Forest Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 157?: DMC 157 is Very Light Cornflower Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BBC3D9 (RGB 187, 195, 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 157?: Anchor 120 is the closest published match for DMC 157. 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 157?: DMC 157 is the lightest of DMC's 7 Cornflower Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 794 Light Cornflower Blue.
Can I get DMC 157 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 157 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 157

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