What color is DMC 208?

DMC 208 is Very Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7A4D8B (RGB 122, 77, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 208?

Anchor 110 is the closest published match for DMC 208, and some conversion charts list Anchor 111 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 208?

Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 209 Dark Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender.

Can I get DMC 208 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 208 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 208.

Code208

NameVery Dark Lavender

Hex#7A4D8B

RGB122, 77, 139

HSL284°, 29%, 42%

CIELAB40.1, 30.4, -27.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 208 is Anchor 110 (some charts list 111). 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 Lavender shades

All 8 DMC Lavender 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 208 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 208

Color-wheel combinations that start from 208, 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.

208Very Dark LavenderThis color
988Medium Forest Green

Analogous

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

31Blueberry
208Very Dark LavenderThis color
3835Medium Grape

Triadic

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

208Very Dark LavenderThis color
830Dark Golden Olive
3814Aquamarine

Split complementary

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

208Very Dark LavenderThis color
3364Pine Green
562Medium Jade

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 208?: DMC 208 is Very Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7A4D8B (RGB 122, 77, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 208?: Anchor 110 is the closest published match for DMC 208, and some conversion charts list Anchor 111 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 208?: Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 209 Dark Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender.
Can I get DMC 208 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 208 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 208

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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