Iris Stem
Includes DMC 209 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor209 DMC color
Lavender Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 209
- Name
- Lavender Dark
- Hex
- #A37BA7
- RGB (0-255)
- 163, 123, 167
- CIELAB (D65)
- 56.82, 23.33, -17.43
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 209
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Eggplant Medium Light | #9086A9 | 8.31 |
| 553 Violet | #A3638B | 8.90 |
| 3836 Grape Light | #BA91AA | 9.07 |
| 155 Blue Violet Medium Dark | #9891B6 | 10.26 |
| 3835 Grape Medium | #946083 | 10.46 |
Free patterns using DMC 209
Potion Shelf
Includes DMC 209 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Lavender Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.