DMC 553Violet
DMC 553 — Violet
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A3638B
- RGB
- 163, 99, 139
- Anchor
- 98
- DMC code
- 553
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 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, or RGB 163, 99, 139. 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 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.