What color is DMC 327?

DMC 327 is Dark Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #623467 (RGB 98, 52, 103), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 327?

Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 327, and some conversion charts list Anchor 101 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 327?

Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 552 Medium Violet and the next darker one is DMC 550 Very Dark Violet.

Can I get DMC 327 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 327 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 327 Dark Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 327.

Code327

NameDark Violet

Hex#623467

RGB98, 52, 103

HSL294°, 33%, 30%

CIELAB29.5, 29.4, -21.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 327 is Anchor 100 (some charts list 101). See the full 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 Violet shades

All 7 DMC Violet 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 327 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 327

Color-wheel combinations that start from 327, 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.

327Dark VioletThis color
3346Hunter Green

Analogous

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

29Eggplant
327Dark VioletThis 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 327?: DMC 327 is Dark Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #623467 (RGB 98, 52, 103), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 327?: Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 327, and some conversion charts list Anchor 101 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 327?: Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 552 Medium Violet and the next darker one is DMC 550 Very Dark Violet.
Can I get DMC 327 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 327 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 327

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