DMC 550 — Violet Very Dark

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 35

  Fuschia Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 13.5

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 13.7

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 15.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 550?

DMC 550 is Violet Very Dark, a very dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5C184E — RGB 92, 24, 78 and HSL 312°, 59%, 23% — 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 Very Dark?

Violet Very Dark is DMC 550, and it converts to Anchor 102. 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 550?

DMC 550 (Violet Very Dark) converts to Anchor 102. 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 550?

DMC 550 (Violet Very Dark) is #5C184E in hex — that's RGB 92, 24, 78 or HSL 312°, 59%, 23%. 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 550?

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

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 550 are Violet Dark (DMC 327), Fuschia Very Dark (DMC 35), Fuschia Dark (DMC 34), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 550 is out of stock.