342 — Lavender Ultra Very Light
Purples family#DBC7DA
Looking up Anchor 342? It's Lavender Ultra Very Light, a light purple shade (#DBC7DA / RGB 219, 199, 218). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 342
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 342
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 342
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 342
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 342
Anchor threads that pair well with 342, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor342 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 342
Anchor 342 is the floss known as Lavender Ultra Very Light: a muted, light member of the purples family. The shade reads as soft and gentle — a go-to choice for floral details and elegant accents. It also turns up in patterns built around grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 342 look like?
Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) is a light shade in the purples family with hex #DBC7DA and RGB 219, 199, 218. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 342?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) is DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 24 (White Lavender, 66%) and DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 63%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 342?
The closest Anchor threads to 342 are 103 Purple Very Light (ΔE 4.22), 869 Antique Violet Very Light (ΔE 6.42), and 95 Violet Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.36). These are useful substitutes when 342 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 342?
Reach for Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 342.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 342 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.