154 — Grape very dark
Pinks family#38172B
Need details on DMC 154? This dark, moderately saturated pink shade (Grape very dark) is hex #38172B, RGB 56, 23, 43. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 154
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Prune
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 154
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 154 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 154 (Grape very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 154
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 154
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, DMC 154 (Grape very dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
DMC 154 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Grape very dark turns up.
DMC 154 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 154.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D154, Diamond Drills USA DMC154. A kit legend or drill bag marked 154 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 154
DMC threads that pair well with 154, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC154 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 154
Grape very dark (catalog code DMC 154) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a dark and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 154?
DMC 154 is called Grape very dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #38172B, RGB 56, 23, 43) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 154?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 154 (Grape very dark) is Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark, 53%) and Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark, 47%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 154?
The closest DMC threads to 154 are 35 Very Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 8.73), 3834 Grape dark (ΔE 8.94), and 550 Violet very dark (ΔE 9.57). These are useful substitutes when 154 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 154?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 154 (Grape very dark) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 154 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 154?
No. DMC 154 (Grape very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 154?
Diamond Dotz D154 and Diamond Drills USA DMC154 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 154 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 154?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 326 Lady Longhorn (100%), Madeira Rayon 1386 Eggplant (92%), Gamma 3237 фиолетовый (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.