DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#D0CADB
RGB
208, 202, 219
HSL
261°, 19%, 83%
Lab
82.3, 5.2, -7.7
Lightness
83%
Very light
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
261°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for DMC 25

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 25 Ultra Light Lavender

Madeira

Pearl Grey Very Light 1804 58% Fair
Blue Violet Very Light 0901 52% Fair
Antique Mauve Light 0808 48% Fair
Dusty Violet Light 2611 46% Fair
Baby Pink Very Light 0501 45% Fair

J&P Coates

Cobalt Blue Medium Light 7021 71% Approx
Antique Blue Light 7050 58% Fair
Lilac Light 4303 57% Fair
Pewter Light 8390 56% Fair
Grey Light 8397 49% Fair

Sullivans

Blue Violet Very Light 45374 69% Approx
Antique Violet Very Light 45372 64% Fair
Pearl Grey 45091 52% Fair
Baby Pink 45220 44% Fair
Lavender Light 45043 43% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 551 551 72% Approx
Cosmo 171A 171A 70% Approx
Cosmo 480A 480A 53% Fair
Cosmo 111 111 51% Fair
Cosmo 220 220 51% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Snowball Snowball 78% Approx
Snips And Snails Snips And Snails 59% Fair
Bamboo Bamboo 48% Fair
Lighthouse Lighthouse 44% Fair
Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 37% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Lavender Rose 2289 71% Approx
Snowflake 4125 66% Approx
Santorini (obsolete) 2106 63% Fair
Celebration 4123 61% Fair
Bashful 1083 51% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Cotton Candy 0750 68% Approx
Wisteria 0811 49% Fair
Porcelain 0740 47% Fair
Oatmeal 1140 44% Fair
Slate 1010 42% Fair

Valdani

Snow White 3 40% Fair
Pewter very light 253 38% Fair
Antique Blue ultra 117 37% Fair
Pearl Grey 118 36% Fair
Shell Grey light O563 33% Fair

Crescent Colours

Hydrangea 018 89% Good
Spun Sugar 030 59% Fair
Cloud 010 56% Fair
Bambino 076 55% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 45% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 25

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 25

DMC threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.