327 — Violet
Pinks family
DMC 327 (Violet) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #5E2E5E and RGB values 94, 46, 94. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 327
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 327
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 327
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 327
DMC threads that pair well with 327, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 327 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 327
Violet (catalog code DMC 327) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 327?
DMC 327 is called Violet. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #5E2E5E, RGB 94, 46, 94) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 327?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 327 (Violet) is Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark, 77%) and Anchor 112 (Lavender Very Dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 327?
The closest DMC threads to 327 are 35 Very Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 4.64), 3834 Grape dark (ΔE 5.4), and 34 Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 6.12). These are useful substitutes when 327 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 327?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 327 (Violet) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 327 (Violet)?
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, 327 has a contrast ratio of about 10.4:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.