30 — Medium Light Blueberry
Blues family
Below: DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry), a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex #8A89B0 and RGB 138, 137, 176. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 30
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 30
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 30
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 30
DMC threads that pair well with 30, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 30 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 30
Meet DMC 30, Medium Light Blueberry — a muted, medium-light thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to skies and water. Stitchers frequently choose it for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 30 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 30 is Medium Light Blueberry — a medium-light blue thread (hex #8A89B0, RGB 138, 137, 176). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 30?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry) is Anchor 136 (Delft Medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light, 70%) and Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light, 62%).
Which DMC threads are close to 30?
The closest DMC threads to 30 are 28 Medium Light Eggplant (ΔE 6.2), 156 Blue Violet medium light (ΔE 7.24), and 341 Blue Violet light (ΔE 7.82). These are useful substitutes when 30 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 30 good for?
DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 30.
What fabric color works best with DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 30 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.