28 — Medium Light Eggplant
Blues family
Below: DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #8178A0 and RGB 129, 120, 160. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 28
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 28
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 28
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 28
DMC threads that pair well with 28, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 28 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 28
DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 28 look like?
DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #8178A0 and RGB 129, 120, 160. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 28?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) is Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1030 (Blue Violet Medium, 62%) and Anchor 136 (Delft Medium, 60%).
What DMC colors are similar to 28?
The closest DMC threads to 28 are 30 Medium Light Blueberry (ΔE 6.2), 156 Blue Violet medium light (ΔE 7.6), and 340 Blue Violet medium (ΔE 8.03). These are useful substitutes when 28 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 28?
Reach for DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 28.
What fabric color works best with DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 28 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.