DMC 29 — Eggplant

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 550

  Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 13.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 29?

DMC 29 is Eggplant, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #674076 — RGB 103, 64, 118 and HSL 283°, 30%, 36% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Eggplant?

Eggplant is DMC 29, and it converts to Anchor 100. 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 29?

DMC 29 (Eggplant) converts to Anchor 100. 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 29?

DMC 29 (Eggplant) is #674076 in hex — that's RGB 103, 64, 118 or HSL 283°, 30%, 36%. 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 29?

To build dimension, flank DMC 29 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Very Dark (DMC 333) sits at 40% for highlights, and Violet Dark (DMC 327) at 31% 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 29?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 29 are Lavender Ultra Dark (DMC 3837), Violet Dark (DMC 327), Violet Medium (DMC 552), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 29 is out of stock.