25 — Ultra Light Lavender
Purples family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 25
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 25
DMC threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC 25 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 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 343 (Antique Blue Light, 62%) and Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light, 58%).
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.