What color is DMC 550?

DMC 550 is Very Dark Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5B1A6B (RGB 91, 26, 107), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 550?

Anchor 101 is the closest published match for DMC 550, and some conversion charts list Anchor 102 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 550?

DMC 550 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 327 Dark Violet.

Can I get DMC 550 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 550 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

550

DMC 550 Very Dark Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 550.

Code550

NameVery Dark Violet

Hex#5B1A6B

RGB91, 26, 107

HSL288°, 61%, 26%

CIELAB23.8, 41.5, -33.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 550 is Anchor 101 (some charts list 102). 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 550 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 550

Color-wheel combinations that start from 550, 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.

550Very Dark VioletThis color
699Green

Analogous

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

32Dark Blueberry
550Very Dark VioletThis color
34Dark Fuschia

Triadic

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

550Very Dark VioletThis color
730Very Dark Olive Green
501Dark Blue Green

Split complementary

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

550Very Dark VioletThis color
904Very Dark Parrot Green
987Dark Forest Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 550?: DMC 550 is Very Dark Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5B1A6B (RGB 91, 26, 107), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 550?: Anchor 101 is the closest published match for DMC 550, and some conversion charts list Anchor 102 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 550?: DMC 550 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 327 Dark Violet.
Can I get DMC 550 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 550 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 550

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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