DMC 154 — Grape Very Dark

• DMC 35

  Fuschia Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 550

  Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 09

  Cocoa Very Dark

  ΔE 12.7

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 12.8

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 13.0

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 13.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 154?

DMC 154 is Grape Very Dark, a very dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #572433 — RGB 87, 36, 51 and HSL 342°, 41%, 24% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Grape Very Dark?

Grape Very Dark is DMC 154, and it converts to Anchor 936. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 154?

DMC 154 (Grape Very Dark) converts to Anchor 936. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 154?

DMC 154 (Grape Very Dark) is #572433 in hex — that's RGB 87, 36, 51 or HSL 342°, 41%, 24%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 154?

To build dimension, flank DMC 154 (24% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3802) sits at 35% for highlights, and Fuschia Very Dark (DMC 35) at 15% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 154?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 154 are Fuschia Very Dark (DMC 35), Antique Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3802), Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 154 is out of stock.