35 — Very Dark Fuchsia
Pinks family
Below: DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia), a dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #58274B and RGB 88, 39, 75. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 35
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 35
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 35
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because DMC 3834 (Grape dark) is so near (ΔE 1.32), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 35
DMC threads that pair well with 35, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 35 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 35
DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The bold and dramatic mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ballet themes and baby projects. Expect to see it used in peony petals and flamingo designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 35 look like?
DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #58274B and RGB 88, 39, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 35?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) is Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark, 72%).
What DMC colors are similar to 35?
The closest DMC threads to 35 are 3834 Grape dark (ΔE 1.32), 327 Violet (ΔE 4.64), and 550 Violet very dark (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when 35 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 35?
Reach for DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 35.
What fabric color works best with DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 35 has a contrast ratio of about 11.6:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.