33 — Fuchsia
Purples family#884B8E
DMC 33 — Fuchsia — has hex #884B8E and RGB 136, 75, 142. This medium, moderately saturated purple thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 33
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Allium
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 33
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 33 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
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 33 (Fuchsia) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 33
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 33
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 33 (Fuchsia) sits a hair from DMC 553 (Violet) (ΔE 2.46) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 33 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 Fuchsia turns up.
DMC 33 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 33.
Diamond painting: 33 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 33
DMC threads that pair well with 33, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC33 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 33
Known as Fuchsia, DMC 33 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family. It has a steady and rich feel that suits elegant accents and grape clusters particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with wisteria or amethyst tones for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 33 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 33 is Fuchsia — a medium purple thread (hex #884B8E, RGB 136, 75, 142). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 33?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 33 (Fuchsia) is Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 100 (Violet Dark, 73%) and Anchor 92 (Purple Medium, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 33?
The closest DMC threads to 33 are 553 Violet (ΔE 2.46), 208 Lavender very dark (ΔE 3.5), and 552 Violet medium (ΔE 5.6). These are useful substitutes when 33 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 33 good for?
DMC 33 (Fuchsia) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 33.
What fabric color works best with DMC 33 (Fuchsia)?
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, 33 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a 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 33?
No. DMC 33 (Fuchsia) 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 33?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Riolis 535 (96%), Paternayan 1300 Violet (90%), Bella Lusso 0454 Alexandrite (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.