156 — Blue Violet medium light
Blues family
DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light) is a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex code #737DB3 and RGB values 115, 125, 179. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 156
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 156
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 156
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 156
DMC threads that pair well with 156, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 156 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 156
Known as Blue Violet medium light, DMC 156 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 156 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 156 is Blue Violet medium light — a medium-light blue thread (hex #737DB3, RGB 115, 125, 179). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 156?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light) is Anchor 136 (Delft Medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light, 73%) and Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 156?
The closest DMC threads to 156 are 340 Blue Violet medium (ΔE 4.45), 160 Grey Blue medium (ΔE 5.11), and 794 Cornflower Blue light (ΔE 5.72). These are useful substitutes when 156 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 156 good for?
DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 156.
What fabric color works best with DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 156 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.