552 — Violet medium
Pinks family
DMC 552 — Violet medium — has hex #7B3881 and RGB 123, 56, 129. This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 552
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 552
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 552
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 552
DMC threads that pair well with 552, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 552 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 552
DMC 552 (Violet medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a deep and intense feel that suits ballet themes and baby projects particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peony petals or flamingo designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 552 look like?
DMC 552 (Violet medium) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #7B3881 and RGB 123, 56, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 552?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 552 (Violet medium) is Anchor 110 (Lavender Medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark, 68%) and Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark, 66%).
What DMC colors are similar to 552?
The closest DMC threads to 552 are 3837 Lavender ultra dark (ΔE 3.59), 34 Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 3.91), and 208 Lavender very dark (ΔE 4.81). These are useful substitutes when 552 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 552?
Reach for DMC 552 (Violet medium) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 552.
What fabric color works best with DMC 552 (Violet medium)?
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, 552 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.