What color is DMC 30?

DMC 30 is Medium Light Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7D77A5 (RGB 125, 119, 165), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 30?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 30. 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 30?

DMC 30 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Blueberry shades. The next darker one is DMC 31 Blueberry.

Can I get DMC 30 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 30. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.

DMC color chart

DMC 30 Medium Light Blueberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 30.

Code30

NameMedium Light Blueberry

Hex#7D77A5

RGB125, 119, 165

HSL248°, 20%, 56%

CIELAB52.1, 12.6, -23.8

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 30. 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 Blueberry shades

All 3 DMC Blueberry 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 30 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 30

Color-wheel combinations that start from 30, 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.

30Medium Light BlueberryThis color
3053Green Gray

Analogous

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

3839Medium Lavender Blue
30Medium Light BlueberryThis color
209Dark Lavender

Triadic

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

30Medium Light BlueberryThis color
3861Light Cocoa
3816Celadon Green

Split complementary

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

30Medium Light BlueberryThis color
642Dark Beige Gray
3364Pine Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 30?: DMC 30 is Medium Light Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7D77A5 (RGB 125, 119, 165), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 30?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 30. 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 30?: DMC 30 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Blueberry shades. The next darker one is DMC 31 Blueberry.
Can I get DMC 30 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 30. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.

Chart with 30

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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