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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 153
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 153
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 153
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 153
DMC threads that pair well with 153, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 153 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 153 (Violet very light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 153 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.