DMC 554 — Violet Light

• DMC 778

  Antique Mauve Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 210

  Lavender Medium

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 3727

  Antique Mauve Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3609

  Plum Ultra Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 211

  Lavender Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 153

  Violet Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 605

  Cranberry Very Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3608

  Plum Very Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3708

  Melon Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 151

  Dusty Rose Very Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 26

  Lavender Pale

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 554?

DMC 554 is Violet Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DBB3CB — RGB 219, 179, 203 and HSL 324°, 36%, 78% — 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 Light?

Violet Light is DMC 554, and it converts to Anchor 96. 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 554?

DMC 554 (Violet Light) converts to Anchor 96. 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 554?

DMC 554 (Violet Light) is #DBB3CB in hex — that's RGB 219, 179, 203 or HSL 324°, 36%, 78%. 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 554?

To build dimension, flank DMC 554 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Light (DMC 211) sits at 84% for highlights, and Lavender Medium (DMC 210) at 72% 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 554?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 554 are Antique Mauve Very Light (DMC 778), Lavender Medium (DMC 210), Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 554 is out of stock.