What color is DMC 29?

DMC 29 is Eggplant, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #674076 (RGB 103, 64, 118), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 29?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 29. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 29?

DMC 29 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Eggplant shades. The next lighter one is DMC 28 Medium Light Eggplant.

Can I get DMC 29 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 29. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender.

DMC color chart

DMC 29 Eggplant

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 29.

Code29

NameEggplant

Hex#674076

RGB103, 64, 118

HSL283°, 30%, 36%

CIELAB33.7, 27.2, -24.3

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 29. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Eggplant shades

All 2 DMC Eggplant shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 29 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 29

Color-wheel combinations that start from 29, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

29EggplantThis color
3346Hunter Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

31Blueberry
29EggplantThis color
3834Dark Grape

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 29?: DMC 29 is Eggplant, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #674076 (RGB 103, 64, 118), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 29?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 29. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 29?: DMC 29 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Eggplant shades. The next lighter one is DMC 28 Medium Light Eggplant.
Can I get DMC 29 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 29. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender.

Chart with 29

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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