DMC 552Violet Medium
DMC 552 — Violet Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #803A6B
- RGB
- 128, 58, 107
- Anchor
- 101
- DMC code
- 552
Nearest DMC colors to 552
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 552 is out of stock.
- DMC 34
Fuschia Dark
ΔE 2.5
- DMC 3834
Grape Dark
ΔE 3.7
- DMC 3837
Lavender Ultra Dark
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 327
Violet Dark
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 718
Plum
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 29
Eggplant
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 917
Plum Medium
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 550
Violet Very Dark
ΔE 10.3
- DMC 208
Lavender Very Dark
ΔE 10.6
- DMC 915
Plum Dark
ΔE 11.2
- DMC 3835
Grape Medium
ΔE 11.6
- DMC 315
Antique Mauve Medium Dark
ΔE 12.3
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 552?
- DMC 552 (Violet Medium) converts to Anchor 101. 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 552?
- DMC 552 (Violet Medium) is #803A6B in hex, or RGB 128, 58, 107. 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 552?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 552 are Fuschia Dark (DMC 34), Grape Dark (DMC 3834), Lavender Ultra Dark (DMC 3837), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 552 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.