DMC 333 — Blue Violet Very Dark

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 13.2

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 13.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 333?

DMC 333 is Blue Violet Very Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5C5478 — RGB 92, 84, 120 and HSL 253°, 18%, 40% — 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 Blue Violet Very Dark?

Blue Violet Very Dark is DMC 333, and it converts to Anchor 119. 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 333?

DMC 333 (Blue Violet Very Dark) converts to Anchor 119. 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 333?

DMC 333 (Blue Violet Very Dark) is #5C5478 in hex — that's RGB 92, 84, 120 or HSL 253°, 18%, 40%. 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 333?

To build dimension, flank DMC 333 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807) sits at 46% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue Very Dark (DMC 791) at 33% 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 333?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 333 are Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792), Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (DMC 158), Cornflower Blue Very Dark (DMC 791), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 333 is out of stock.