208 — Lavender very dark
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 208? It's Lavender very dark, a medium pink shade (#824596 / RGB 130, 69, 150). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 208
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 208
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 208
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 208
DMC threads that pair well with 208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 208 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 208
DMC 208 (Lavender very dark) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits rose buds, florals, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 208 look like?
DMC 208 (Lavender very dark) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #824596 and RGB 130, 69, 150. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 208?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 208 (Lavender very dark) is Anchor 110 (Lavender Medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 92 (Purple Medium, 68%) and Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light, 52%).
What DMC colors are similar to 208?
The closest DMC threads to 208 are 33 Fuchsia (ΔE 3.5), 552 Violet medium (ΔE 4.81), and 553 Violet (ΔE 5.4). These are useful substitutes when 208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 208?
Reach for DMC 208 (Lavender very dark) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 208.
What fabric color works best with DMC 208 (Lavender very dark)?
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, 208 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.