What color is DMC 32?

DMC 32 is Dark Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4D2E8A (RGB 77, 46, 138), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 32?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 32. 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 32?

DMC 32 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Blueberry shades. The next lighter one is DMC 31 Blueberry.

Can I get DMC 32 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 32. The closest color on that chart is DMC 550 Very Dark Violet.

DMC color chart

DMC 32 Dark Blueberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 32.

Code32

NameDark Blueberry

Hex#4D2E8A

RGB77, 46, 138

HSL260°, 50%, 36%

CIELAB27.8, 36.1, -46.4

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 32. 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 Blueberry shades

All 3 DMC Blueberry 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 32 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 32

Color-wheel combinations that start from 32, 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.

32Dark BlueberryThis color
905Dark Parrot Green

Analogous

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

796Dark Royal Blue
32Dark BlueberryThis color
552Medium Violet

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.

32Dark BlueberryThis color
730Very Dark Olive Green
700Bright Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 32?: DMC 32 is Dark Blueberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #4D2E8A (RGB 77, 46, 138), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 32?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 32. 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 32?: DMC 32 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Blueberry shades. The next lighter one is DMC 31 Blueberry.
Can I get DMC 32 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 32. The closest color on that chart is DMC 550 Very Dark Violet.

Chart with 32

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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