DMC 156
DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light
DMC 156 is “Blue Violet Medium Light”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 156
- Catalog name
- Blue Violet Medium Light
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#A3AED1- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-257 Ceylon Color Lined
#A2AFD4
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 156?
DMC 156 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Violet Medium Light”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #A3AED1.
What can I use instead of DMC 156?
The closest shades to DMC 156 in the same family are DMC 809, DMC 341, DMC 794. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 156 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.