DMC 327 — Violet Dark

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 550

  Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.6

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 13.5

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 13.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 327?

DMC 327 is Violet Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #633666 — RGB 99, 54, 102 and HSL 296°, 31%, 31% — 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 Violet Dark?

Violet Dark is DMC 327, 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 327?

DMC 327 (Violet Dark) 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 327?

DMC 327 (Violet Dark) is #633666 in hex — that's RGB 99, 54, 102 or HSL 296°, 31%, 31%. 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 327?

To build dimension, flank DMC 327 (31% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Eggplant (DMC 29) sits at 36% for highlights, and Violet Very Dark (DMC 550) at 23% 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 327?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 327 are Lavender Ultra Dark (DMC 3837), Eggplant (DMC 29), Grape Dark (DMC 3834), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 327 is out of stock.