Blue Violet Color Palette for Embroidery

Do you remember the adorable lavender cat pattern? Here is the same blue violet color palette in action again, but this time on a new cat design. This stitch palette is very dear to me, and it’s perfect for stitching lavender flowers. There’s just something special about that transition from the lighter blue violet to the deeper violet shade.

Keep scrolling to get the thread color codes and the conversion charts for the most common brands, then we’ll have a look at how to use these peachy vibrant colors in your home decor projects.

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DMC to Anchor Thread Color Conversion Chart

The Blue Violet color palette features the following thread shades: DMC 3747 (Blue Violet Very Light), DMC 340 (Blue Violet Medium), DMC 333 (Blue Violet Very Dark), and DMC 987 (Forest Green Dark).

If you’re a fan of the Anchor brand for your stitching, or if you’re planning to use this color palette for digital drawings, take a look at the thread color conversion chart below. It’ll help you match up those colors perfectly!

DMC Stranded Cotton

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Anchor Stranded Cotton

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RGB Values

If you plan to use this color palette for digital display works (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) use the RGB values from the chart below.

This palette works wonders for stitching floral embroideries, especially those with blue violet flowers – these shades are just perfect for them.

If you’re working on needle painting projects, though, you might want to ensure smoother transitions between shades. One trick is to add extra shades from each color family to achieve that realistic effect.

More Stitch Color Palettes

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3747	340	333	987


A 120	A 118	A 119	A 244


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Blue Violet Color Palette for Embroidery