342 — Lavender Ultra Very Light
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 342? It's Lavender Ultra Very Light, a light pink shade (#D7B3E0 / RGB 215, 179, 224). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 342
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Pinks Family
Anchor 342 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 342
Anchor 342 is the floss known as Lavender Ultra Very Light: a moderately saturated, light member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as soft and gentle — a go-to choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 342 look like?
Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #D7B3E0 and RGB 215, 179, 224. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 342?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) is DMC 211 (Lavender light) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 67%) and DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 62%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 342?
The closest Anchor threads to 342 are 95 Violet Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.44), 85 Mauve Very Light (ΔE 8.58), and 90 Purple Light (ΔE 9.13). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. 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 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.