What color is DMC 553?

DMC 553 is Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9E63A8 (RGB 158, 99, 168), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 553?

Anchor 98 is the closest published match for DMC 553, and some conversion charts list Anchor 92 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 553?

Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 554 Light Violet and the next darker one is DMC 552 Medium Violet.

Can I get DMC 553 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 553 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 553 Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 553.

Code553

NameViolet

Hex#9E63A8

RGB158, 99, 168

HSL291°, 28%, 52%

CIELAB50.7, 35.5, -27.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 553 is Anchor 98 (some charts list 92). 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 553 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 553

Color-wheel combinations that start from 553, 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.

553VioletThis color
989Forest 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.

553VioletThis color
3364Pine Green
3816Celadon Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 553?: DMC 553 is Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9E63A8 (RGB 158, 99, 168), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 553?: Anchor 98 is the closest published match for DMC 553, and some conversion charts list Anchor 92 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 553?: Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 554 Light Violet and the next darker one is DMC 552 Medium Violet.
Can I get DMC 553 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 553 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 553

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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