What color is DMC 26?

DMC 26 is Pale Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D7CAE6 (RGB 215, 202, 230), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 26?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 26. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 26?

Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 25 Ultra Light Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 211 Light Lavender.

Can I get DMC 26 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 26. The closest color on that chart is DMC 211 Light Lavender.

DMC color chart

DMC 26 Pale Lavender

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 26.

Code26

NamePale Lavender

Hex#D7CAE6

RGB215, 202, 230

HSL268°, 36%, 85%

CIELAB83.1, 9.7, -12.2

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 26. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the 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 26 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 26

Color-wheel combinations that start from 26, 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.

26Pale LavenderThis color
772Very Light Yellow Green

Analogous

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

25Ultra Light Lavender
26Pale LavenderThis color
211Light Lavender

Split complementary

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

26Pale LavenderThis color
ECRUEcru
369Very Light Pistachio Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 26?: DMC 26 is Pale Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D7CAE6 (RGB 215, 202, 230), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 26?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 26. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 26?: Among DMC's 8 Lavender shades, the next lighter one is DMC 25 Ultra Light Lavender and the next darker one is DMC 211 Light Lavender.
Can I get DMC 26 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 26. The closest color on that chart is DMC 211 Light Lavender.

Chart with 26

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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