DMC Mouliné Spécial

153 — Violet very light

Pinks family

DMC 153 — Violet very light — has hex #D19EC4 and RGB 209, 158, 196. This light, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#D19EC4
RGB
209, 158, 196
HSL
315°, 36%, 72%
Lab
70.9, 25.1, -12.1
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
315°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 153

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 153 Violet very light

Madeira

Dusty Violet Medium 2612 75% Approx
Lavender Light 0802 68% Approx
Mauve Very Light 0710 66% Approx
Antique Lavender Dark 2711 65% Approx
Plum Very Light 0606 62% Fair

J&P Coates

Lavender Medium Light 4302 86% Good
Amethyst Medium Light 4222 56% Fair
Orchid Medium Light 4086 51% Fair
Beauty Rose Light 3001 37% Fair
Violet Light 4104 37% Fair

Sullivans

Violet Very Light 45468 76% Approx
Plum Ultra Light 45354 67% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 66% Approx
Mauve Light 45358 60% Fair
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 55% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 261 261 80% Good
Cosmo 432A 432A 77% Approx
Cosmo 2281 2281 77% Approx
Cosmo 281 281 71% Approx
Cosmo 499 499 70% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Miss Madalynn Miss Madalynn 64% Fair
Spun Sugar Spun Sugar 59% Fair
Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 59% Fair
Amethyst Amethyst 57% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 53% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Lavender (obsolete) 2301 77% Approx
Sugar Plum (obsolete 2291 73% Approx
Lilac 2334 66% Approx
Emma's Pink 2280 56% Fair
Crepe Myrtle 2275 50% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Jasmine 0890 54% Fair
Wisteria 0811 51% Fair
Bubblegum 0790 35% Fair
Porcelain 0740 35% Fair
Victorian Pink 0720 26% Fair

Valdani

Violet very light 44 100% Excellent
Plum ultra light 45 68% Approx
Violet light 881 68% Approx
Lavender medium 1222 62% Fair
Mauve light O557 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Sugar and Spice 040 94% Good
Cashmere 077 68% Approx
Organza Pink 022 64% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 61% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 56% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 153

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 153 Violet very light
Plum ultra light DMC 3609 Noticeable ΔE 6.36 Violet light DMC 554 Noticeable ΔE 6.49 Lavender light DMC 211 Noticeable ΔE 7.49 Lavender medium DMC 210 Noticeable ΔE 7.54 Mauve light DMC 3689 Noticeable ΔE 9.14 Antique Mauve light DMC 3727 Noticeable ΔE 9.27 Cranberry very light DMC 605 Noticeable ΔE 9.41 Dusty Rose very light DMC 151 Noticeable ΔE 9.74

Color Harmonies for DMC 153

DMC threads that pair well with 153, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
153
563 Jade light
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
153
151 Dusty Rose very light 26 Pale Lavender
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
153
3046 Yellow Beige medium 598 Turquoise light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
153
35 Very Dark Fuchsia 553 Violet 211 Lavender light

Pinks Family

DMC 153 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

153 Violet very light 153 3689 Mauve light 3689 605 Cranberry very light 605 957 Geranium pale 957 3609 Plum ultra light 3609 604 Cranberry light 604 3743 Antique Violet very light 3743 210 Lavender medium 210 3727 Antique Mauve light 3727 554 Violet light 554 962 Dusty Rose medium 962

About DMC 153

Meet DMC 153, Violet very light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 153 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 153 is Violet very light — a light pink thread (hex #D19EC4, RGB 209, 158, 196). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 153?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 153 (Violet very light) is Anchor 90 (Purple Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 96 (Violet Very Light, 76%) and Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light, 70%).

Which DMC threads are close to 153?

The closest DMC threads to 153 are 3609 Plum ultra light (ΔE 6.36), 554 Violet light (ΔE 6.49), and 211 Lavender light (ΔE 7.49). These are useful substitutes when 153 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 153 good for?

DMC 153 (Violet very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 153.

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