What color is DMC 28?

DMC 28 is Medium Light Eggplant, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9086A9 (RGB 144, 134, 169), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 28?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 28. 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 28?

DMC 28 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Eggplant shades. The next darker one is DMC 29 Eggplant.

Can I get DMC 28 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 28. The closest color on that chart is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet.

DMC color chart

DMC 28 Medium Light Eggplant

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 28.

Code28

NameMedium Light Eggplant

Hex#9086A9

RGB144, 134, 169

HSL257°, 17%, 59%

CIELAB57.9, 11.0, -17.1

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 28. 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 Eggplant shades

All 2 DMC Eggplant 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 28 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 28

Color-wheel combinations that start from 28, 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.

28Medium Light EggplantThis color
3053Green Gray

Analogous

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

3839Medium Lavender Blue
28Medium Light EggplantThis color
155Medium Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

28Medium Light EggplantThis color
3861Light Cocoa
503Medium Blue Green

Split complementary

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

28Medium Light EggplantThis color
642Dark Beige Gray
3053Green Gray

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 28?: DMC 28 is Medium Light Eggplant, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9086A9 (RGB 144, 134, 169), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 28?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 28. 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 28?: DMC 28 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Eggplant shades. The next darker one is DMC 29 Eggplant.
Can I get DMC 28 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 28. The closest color on that chart is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet.

Chart with 28

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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