33 — Fuchsia
Pinks family
DMC 33 — Fuchsia — has hex #884B8E and RGB 136, 75, 142. This medium, moderately saturated pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 33
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 33
DMC threads that pair well with 33, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 33 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 33
Known as Fuchsia, DMC 33 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 33 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 33 is Fuchsia — a medium pink thread (hex #884B8E, RGB 136, 75, 142). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 33?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 33 (Fuchsia) is Anchor 110 (Lavender Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 92 (Purple Medium, 84%) and Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light, 69%).
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 cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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.