210 — Lavender medium
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 210? It's Lavender medium, a medium-light pink shade (#BE91CD / RGB 190, 145, 205). 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 210
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 210
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 210
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 210
DMC threads that pair well with 210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 210 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 210
Meet DMC 210, Lavender medium — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 210 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 210 is Lavender medium — a medium-light pink thread (hex #BE91CD, RGB 190, 145, 205). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 210?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 210 (Lavender medium) is Anchor 108 (Lavender Very Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 96 (Violet Very Light, 67%) and Anchor 90 (Purple Light, 60%).
Which DMC threads are close to 210?
The closest DMC threads to 210 are 554 Violet light (ΔE 3.33), 153 Violet very light (ΔE 7.54), and 3609 Plum ultra light (ΔE 8.19). These are useful substitutes when 210 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 210 good for?
DMC 210 (Lavender medium) 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 210.
What fabric color works best with DMC 210 (Lavender medium)?
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, 210 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.