27 — White Violet
Light Grays family#D9D4D8
Need details on DMC 27? This light, subdued light gray shade (White Violet) is hex #D9D4D8, RGB 217, 212, 216. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 27
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Ash White
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 27
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 27 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 27 (White Violet) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 27
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 27
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 27 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 White Violet turns up.
DMC 27 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 27.
Diamond painting: 27 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 27
DMC threads that pair well with 27, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
DMC27 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About DMC 27
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, DMC 27 carries the name White Violet. Stitchers describe its character as subtle and pale, perfect for dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on subtle shading and metallic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 27?
DMC 27 is called White Violet. It's a light light gray shade (hex #D9D4D8, RGB 217, 212, 216) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 27?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 27 (White Violet) is Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 397 (Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light, 70%) and Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 27?
The closest DMC threads to 27 are 24 White Lavender (ΔE 3.71), 23 Apple Blossom (ΔE 4.29), and 762 Pearl Grey very light (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 27 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 27?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 27 (White Violet) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 27 (White Violet)?
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, 27 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.4:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 27?
No. DMC 27 (White Violet) 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 27?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needlepoint Inc Silk 884 Orchid Lights (94%), Planet Earth Pepperpot 119 heather (93%), Vineyard Merino 1215 Hush (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.