341 — Blue Violet light
Blues family
DMC 341 (Blue Violet light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #929ECB and RGB values 146, 158, 203. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 341
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 341
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 341
DMC threads that pair well with 341, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 341 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 341
Blue Violet light (catalog code DMC 341) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a steady and approachable presence to projects featuring water or denim textures. Look for it in charts that feature cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 341?
DMC 341 is called Blue Violet light. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #929ECB, RGB 146, 158, 203) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 341?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 341 (Blue Violet light) is Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 130 (Sky Blue, 78%) and Anchor 129 (Sky Blue Light, 65%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 341?
The closest DMC threads to 341 are 159 Grey Blue light (ΔE 4.39), 3840 Lavender Blue light (ΔE 5.61), and 157 Cornflower Blue very light (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 341 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 341?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 341 (Blue Violet light) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.