What color is DMC 33?

DMC 33 is Fuschia, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9C599E (RGB 156, 89, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 33?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 33. 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 33?

DMC 33 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Fuschia shades. The next darker one is DMC 34 Dark Fuschia.

Can I get DMC 33 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 33. The closest color on that chart is DMC 553 Violet.

DMC color chart

DMC 33 Fuschia

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 33.

Code33

NameFuschia

Hex#9C599E

RGB156, 89, 158

HSL298°, 28%, 48%

CIELAB47.9, 38.4, -26.0

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 33. 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 Fuschia shades

All 3 DMC Fuschia 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 33 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 33

Color-wheel combinations that start from 33, 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.

33FuschiaThis color
988Medium Forest Green

Analogous

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

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 33?: DMC 33 is Fuschia, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9C599E (RGB 156, 89, 158), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 33?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 33. 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 33?: DMC 33 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Fuschia shades. The next darker one is DMC 34 Dark Fuschia.
Can I get DMC 33 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 33. The closest color on that chart is DMC 553 Violet.

Chart with 33

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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