333 — Blue Violet very dark
Purples family
Below: DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #4F3687 and RGB 79, 54, 135. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 333
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 333
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 333
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 333
DMC threads that pair well with 333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC 333 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 333
Meet DMC 333, Blue Violet very dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the purples family with blue-violet tones. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to amethyst tones and iris blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for eggplant designs and plum themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 333 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 333 is Blue Violet very dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #4F3687, RGB 79, 54, 135). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 333?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) is Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark, 62%) and Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue Dark, 62%).
Which DMC threads are close to 333?
The closest DMC threads to 333 are 792 Cornflower Blue dark (ΔE 6.09), 3837 Lavender ultra dark (ΔE 7.26), and 3746 Blue Violet dark (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 333 good for?
DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 333.
What fabric color works best with DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark)?
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, 333 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.