25 — Ultra Light Lavender
Purples family#D0CADB
Looking up DMC 25? It's Ultra Light Lavender, a light purple shade (#D0CADB / RGB 208, 202, 219). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 25
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Cornflower White
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 25
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 25 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 25
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 25
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 25 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Ultra Light Lavender turns up.
DMC 25 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 25.
Diamond painting: 25 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 25
DMC threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC25 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 25
DMC 25 is the floss known as Ultra Light Lavender: a muted, light member of the purples family with blue-violet tones. The shade reads as soft and gentle — a go-to choice for eggplant designs and plum themes. It also turns up in patterns built around lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 25 look like?
DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) is a light shade in the purples family with hex #D0CADB and RGB 208, 202, 219. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 25?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) is Anchor 342 (Lavender Ultra Very Light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light, 56%) and Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light, 56%).
What DMC colors are similar to 25?
The closest DMC threads to 25 are 24 White Lavender (ΔE 4.29), 762 Pearl Grey very light (ΔE 5.37), and 27 White Violet (ΔE 6.18). These are useful substitutes when 25 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 25?
Reach for DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 25.
What fabric color works best with DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 25 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 25?
No. DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 25?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 3333 Lavender light (93%), Rainbow Gallery SR41 Lavender lt (91%), Planet Earth Pepperpot 184 Impression (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.