What color is DMC 333?

DMC 333 is Very Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5C5478 (RGB 92, 84, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 333?

Anchor 119 is the closest published match for DMC 333, and some conversion charts list Anchor 110 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 333?

DMC 333 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 333 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 333 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 333 Very Dark Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 333.

Code333

NameVery Dark Blue Violet

Hex#5C5478

RGB92, 84, 120

HSL253°, 18%, 40%

CIELAB37.8, 11.6, -19.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 333 is Anchor 119 (some charts list 110). 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 Blue Violet shades

All 7 DMC Blue 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 333 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 333

Color-wheel combinations that start from 333, 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.

333Very Dark Blue VioletThis color
520Dark Fern Green

Analogous

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

792Dark Cornflower Blue
333Very Dark Blue VioletThis color
3746Dark Blue Violet

Triadic

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

333Very Dark Blue VioletThis color
3860Cocoa
3815Dark Celadon Green

Split complementary

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

333Very Dark Blue VioletThis color
640Very Dark Beige Gray
367Dark Pistachio Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 333?: DMC 333 is Very Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5C5478 (RGB 92, 84, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 333?: Anchor 119 is the closest published match for DMC 333, and some conversion charts list Anchor 110 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 333?: DMC 333 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 333 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 333 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 333

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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