DMC 552 — Violet Medium

• 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 color is DMC 552?

DMC 552 is Violet Medium, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #803A6B — RGB 128, 58, 107 and HSL 318°, 38%, 36% — 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 Medium?

Violet Medium is DMC 552, and it converts to Anchor 101. 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 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 — that's RGB 128, 58, 107 or HSL 318°, 38%, 36%. 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 552?

To build dimension, flank DMC 552 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208) sits at 45% for highlights, and Violet Dark (DMC 327) at 31% 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 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.