209 — Lavender dark
Pinks family
DMC 209 — Lavender dark — has hex #A66CB3 and RGB 166, 108, 179. This medium-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 209
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 209
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 209
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 209
DMC threads that pair well with 209, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 209 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 209
Meet DMC 209, Lavender dark — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 209 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 209 is Lavender dark — a medium-light pink thread (hex #A66CB3, RGB 166, 108, 179). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 209?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 209 (Lavender dark) is Anchor 109 (Lavender Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 97 (Violet Light, 64%) and Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light, 50%).
Which DMC threads are close to 209?
The closest DMC threads to 209 are 3836 Grape light (ΔE 8.91), 554 Violet light (ΔE 10.38), and 553 Violet (ΔE 10.5). These are useful substitutes when 209 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 209 good for?
DMC 209 (Lavender dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 209.
What fabric color works best with DMC 209 (Lavender 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, 209 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.