553 — Violet
Pinks family
Need details on DMC 553? This medium, muted pink shade (Violet) is hex #924F92, RGB 146, 79, 146. 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 553
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 553
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 553
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 553 (Violet) sits a hair from DMC 33 (Fuchsia) (ΔE 2.46) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 553
DMC threads that pair well with 553, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 553 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 553
Meet DMC 553, Violet — a muted, medium thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for baby projects and peony petals. It blends comfortably into projects centered on flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 553 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 553 is Violet — a medium pink thread (hex #924F92, RGB 146, 79, 146). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 553?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 553 (Violet) is Anchor 92 (Purple Medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light, 77%) and Anchor 110 (Lavender Medium, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 553?
The closest DMC threads to 553 are 33 Fuchsia (ΔE 2.46), 208 Lavender very dark (ΔE 5.4), and 552 Violet medium (ΔE 7.72). These are useful substitutes when 553 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 553 good for?
DMC 553 (Violet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 553.
What fabric color works best with DMC 553 (Violet)?
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, 553 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.