DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#884B8E
RGB
136, 75, 142
HSL
295°, 31%, 43%
Lab
41.6, 36.6, -26.4
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
31%
Muted
Hue
295°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 33

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 33 Fuchsia

Madeira

Lavender Very Dark 0804 86% Good
Antique Lavender Medium 2710 85% Good
Violet Medium 0712 72% Approx
Pink Purple Dark 2714 51% Fair
Antique Lavender Light 2709 50% Fair

J&P Coates

Violet 4092 68% Approx
Lavender Medium 4301 56% Fair
Violet Medium 4097 50% Fair
Violet Very Dark 4107 31% Fair
Stormy Blue Very Dark 7150 24% Fair

Sullivans

Grape Medium 45433 64% Fair
Violet 45125 59% Fair
Lavender Dark 45041 56% Fair
Lavender Very Dark 45040 44% Fair
Antique Violet Medium 45326 35% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 2032 2032 73% Approx
Cosmo 283 283 71% Approx
Cosmo 484A 484A 65% Approx
Cosmo 263 263 64% Fair
Cosmo 284 284 64% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Green Onion Green Onion 54% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet Aunt Marie's Violet 52% Fair
Heatherleigh Heatherleigh 51% Fair
Cashmere Cashmere 50% Fair
Purple Aster Purple Aster 49% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Peoria Purple 2333 63% Fair
Plum 2321 53% Fair
Violet (obsolete) 2331 52% Fair
Jealousy (obsolete) 2335 50% Fair
Ultaviolet 2336 45% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Royal Purple 0840 83% Good
Purple Iris 0810 52% Fair
French Lilac 8093 50% Fair
Hyacinth 0850 47% Fair
Grape Fizz 0894 42% Fair

Valdani

Violet 79 88% Good
Lavender ultra dark M18 60% Fair
Grape medium H208 48% Fair
Plum light V3 43% Fair
Blue Violet dark O562 43% Fair

Crescent Colours

Aunt Marie's Violet 061 68% Approx
Pansy Purple 102 62% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 57% Fair
Rainy Day 103 55% Fair
Argyle Socks 092 48% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 33

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 33

DMC threads that pair well with 33, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.