DMC 33 — Fuschia

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3607

  Plum Light

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 13.4

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 13.7

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 14.3

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 14.5

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 14.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 33?

DMC 33 is Fuschia, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9C599C — RGB 156, 89, 156 and HSL 300°, 27%, 48% — 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 Fuschia?

Fuschia is DMC 33, and it converts to Anchor 110. 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 33?

DMC 33 (Fuschia) converts to Anchor 110. 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 33?

DMC 33 (Fuschia) is #9C599C in hex — that's RGB 156, 89, 156 or HSL 300°, 27%, 48%. 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 33?

To build dimension, flank DMC 33 (48% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Dark (DMC 209) sits at 57% for highlights, and Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208) at 45% 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 33?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 33 are Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208), Violet (DMC 553), Grape Medium (DMC 3835), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 33 is out of stock.