What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 211?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 342 for DMC 211 Lavender Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 342 (98% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Purples
DMC 211 Lavender Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 342
- Closest DMC substitute
- 153 88%
Out of DMC 211 Lavender Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #E3CBE3
- RGB
- 227, 203, 227
- Family
- Purples
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 211
The DMC colors closest to DMC 211 Lavender Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 153Violet Very Light88% · Great
- 26Pale Lavender88% · Great
- 554Violet Light81% · Closest
- 25Ultra Light Lavender81% · Closest
- 151Dusty Rose Vry Lt80% · Closest
- 3743Antique Violet Vy Lt80% · Closest
DMC 211 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 211
- The Gentle Art: 0880 Punchberry (full The Gentle Art chart)
- Classic Colorworks: 123 Fleur De Lilac, 018 Hydrangea
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 891 or 886; Paternayan 314 or 303. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC purples, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 211 Lavender Light.
Stitching with DMC 211
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 211?
The closest other DMC colors are 153 Violet Very Light (88%), 26 Pale Lavender (88%), 554 Violet Light (81%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 211 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.