DMC 553Violet
DMC 553 — Violet
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A3638B
- RGB
- 163, 99, 139
- HSL
- 323°, 26%, 51%
- Anchor
- 98
- DMC code
- 553
- Color family
- Pinks
Nearest DMC colors to 553
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 553 is out of stock.
- DMC 3835
Grape Medium
ΔE 3.6
- DMC 33
Fuschia
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3607
Plum Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 208
Lavender Very Dark
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3041
Antique Violet Medium
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 209
Lavender Dark
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 3726
Antique Mauve Dark
ΔE 10.5
- DMC 316
Antique Mauve Medium
ΔE 11.0
- DMC 3350
Dusty Rose Ultra Dark
ΔE 12.5
- DMC 3740
Antique Violet Dark
ΔE 13.3
- DMC 3731
Dusty Rose Very Dark
ΔE 13.7
- DMC 552
Violet Medium
ΔE 13.8
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 553?
- DMC 553 is Violet, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A3638B — RGB 163, 99, 139 and HSL 323°, 26%, 51% — 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?
- Violet is DMC 553, and it converts to Anchor 98. 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 553?
- DMC 553 (Violet) converts to Anchor 98. 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 553?
- DMC 553 (Violet) is #A3638B in hex — that's RGB 163, 99, 139 or HSL 323°, 26%, 51%. 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 553?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 553 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Dark (DMC 209) sits at 57% for highlights, and Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208) at 45% 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 553?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 553 are Grape Medium (DMC 3835), Fuschia (DMC 33), Plum Light (DMC 3607), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 553 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.