157 — Cornflower Blue very light
Blues family
Looking up DMC 157? It's Cornflower Blue very light, a medium-light blue shade (#95ABCA / RGB 149, 171, 202). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 157
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 157
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 157
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 159 (Grey Blue light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.84). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 157
DMC threads that pair well with 157, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 157 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 157
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, DMC 157 carries the name Cornflower Blue very light with sky blue tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around skies and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 157?
DMC 157 is called Cornflower Blue very light. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #95ABCA, RGB 149, 171, 202) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 157?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light) is Anchor 140 (Royal Blue Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 129 (Sky Blue Light, 84%) and Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 157?
The closest DMC threads to 157 are 159 Grey Blue light (ΔE 2.84), 3840 Lavender Blue light (ΔE 4.06), and 800 Delft Blue pale (ΔE 4.22). These are useful substitutes when 157 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 157?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue 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, 157 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.