DMC 340
DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium
DMC 340 is “Blue Violet Medium”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 340
- Catalog name
- Blue Violet Medium
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#ADA7C7- 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-241 Ceylon Color Lined
#AEA5C0
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 340?
DMC 340 is the floss DMC calls “Blue Violet Medium”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #ADA7C7.
What can I use instead of DMC 340?
The closest shades to DMC 340 in the same family are DMC 156, DMC 155, DMC 160. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 340 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.