34 — Dark Fuchsia
Pinks family
Need details on DMC 34? This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 34
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 34
DMC threads that pair well with 34, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 34 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 34
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, DMC 34 carries the name Dark Fuchsia with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 34?
DMC 34 is called Dark Fuchsia. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #7A3070, RGB 122, 48, 112) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 34?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) is Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 94 (Purple Dark, 69%) and Anchor 100 (Violet Dark, 67%).
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 rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. 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.