27 — White Violet
Light Grays family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 27
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 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.
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
DMC 27 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 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light, 67%) and Anchor 830 (Drab Brown Very Light, 65%).
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.