35 — Very Dark Fuchsia
Purples family#58274B
Below: DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia), a dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #58274B and RGB 88, 39, 75. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 35
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Plum
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 35
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 35 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.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) in any brand.
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.
DMC 35 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 Very Dark Fuchsia turns up.
DMC 35 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 35.
Diamond painting: 35 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 35
DMC threads that pair well with 35, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC35 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 35
DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purples family. The bold and dramatic mood of this color makes it a natural fit for wisteria and amethyst tones. Expect to see it used in iris blooms and eggplant 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 purples family with hex #58274B and RGB 88, 39, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 35?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) is Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark, 67%) and Anchor 94 (Purple Dark, 57%).
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 lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 35?
No. DMC 35 (Very 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 35?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3102 гр.фиолетовый (86%), Caron 090 Ruby (86%), YLI Silk 233 Amethyst (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.