DMC 550Violet Very Dark
DMC 550 — Violet Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #5C184E
- RGB
- 92, 24, 78
- Anchor
- 102
- DMC code
- 550
Nearest DMC colors to 550
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 550 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 92, 24, 78. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.