32 — Dark Blueberry
Blues family#565385
Looking up DMC 32? It's Dark Blueberry, a medium blue shade (#565385 / RGB 86, 83, 133). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 32
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Antique Mauve
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 32
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 32 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
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 32
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 32
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 32 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 Dark Blueberry turns up.
DMC 32 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 32.
Diamond painting: 32 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 32
DMC threads that pair well with 32, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC32 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 32
DMC 32 is the floss known as Dark Blueberry: a muted, medium member of the blues family with deep blue tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It also turns up in patterns built around nautical themes and winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 32 look like?
DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #565385 and RGB 86, 83, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 32?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) is Anchor 122 (Blue Purple Medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue Dark, 75%) and Anchor 941 (Cornflower Blue Medium, 74%).
What DMC colors are similar to 32?
The closest DMC threads to 32 are 3807 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 5.12), 161 Grey Blue (ΔE 5.22), and 31 Blueberry (ΔE 6.12). These are useful substitutes when 32 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 32?
Reach for DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 32.
What fabric color works best with DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 32 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 32?
No. DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) 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.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 32?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Mill Hill Beads 40252 (92%), Eterna Silk 2710 Blueberry Medium (89%), Rainbow Gallery H622 Purple (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.