What color is DMC 209?

DMC 209 is Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9B7AB0 (RGB 155, 122, 176), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 209?

Anchor 109 is the closest published match for DMC 209. 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 209?

Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 210 Medium Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender.

Can I get DMC 209 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 209 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 209 Dark Lavender

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 209.

Code209

NameDark Lavender

Hex#9B7AB0

RGB155, 122, 176

HSL277°, 25%, 58%

CIELAB56.1, 23.1, -23.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 209 is Anchor 109. 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 209 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 209

Color-wheel combinations that start from 209, 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.

209Dark LavenderThis color
3364Pine Green

Analogous

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

30Medium Light Blueberry
209Dark LavenderThis color
3835Medium Grape

Triadic

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

209Dark LavenderThis color
841Light Beige Brown
503Medium Blue Green

Split complementary

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

209Dark LavenderThis color
3013Light Khaki Green
3816Celadon Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 209?: DMC 209 is Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9B7AB0 (RGB 155, 122, 176), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 209?: Anchor 109 is the closest published match for DMC 209. 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 209?: Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 210 Medium Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender.
Can I get DMC 209 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 209 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 209

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