What color is DMC 340?

DMC 340 is Medium Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #ADA7C7 (RGB 173, 167, 199), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 340?

Anchor 118 is the closest published match for DMC 340. 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 340?

Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 156 Medium Light Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 340 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 340 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 340.

Code340

NameMedium Blue Violet

Hex#ADA7C7

RGB173, 167, 199

HSL251°, 22%, 72%

CIELAB69.9, 8.5, -15.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 340 is Anchor 118. 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 Blue Violet shades

All 7 DMC Blue Violet 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 340 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 340

Color-wheel combinations that start from 340, 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.

340Medium Blue VioletThis color
524Very Light Fern Green

Analogous

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

932Light Antique Blue
340Medium Blue VioletThis color
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

340Medium Blue VioletThis color
3782Light Mocha Brown
524Very Light Fern Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 340?: DMC 340 is Medium Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #ADA7C7 (RGB 173, 167, 199), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 340?: Anchor 118 is the closest published match for DMC 340. 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 340?: Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 156 Medium Light Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 340 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 340 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 340

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