34 — Dark Fuchsia
Purples family#7A3070
Need details on DMC 34? This medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade (Dark Fuchsia) is hex #7A3070, RGB 122, 48, 112. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 34
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Tyrian
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 34
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 34 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 34 (Dark Fuchsia) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 34
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 34
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 34 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 Dark Fuchsia turns up.
DMC 34 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 34.
Diamond painting: 34 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 34
DMC threads that pair well with 34, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC34 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 34
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, DMC 34 carries the name Dark Fuchsia. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for grape clusters and wisteria. It blends comfortably into projects centered on amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 34?
DMC 34 is called Dark Fuchsia. It's a medium-dark purple shade (hex #7A3070, RGB 122, 48, 112) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 34?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) is Anchor 94 (Purple Dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 100 (Violet Dark, 85%) and Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 34?
The closest DMC threads to 34 are 552 Violet medium (ΔE 3.91), 327 Violet (ΔE 6.12), and 3837 Lavender ultra dark (ΔE 6.14). These are useful substitutes when 34 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 34?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. 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 34 (Dark 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, 34 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 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 34?
No. DMC 34 (Dark 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 34?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery FT90 Wild Magenta (97%), Appleton 802 Fuschia (89%), Luca-S 120 (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.