What color is DMC 554?

DMC 554 is Light Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C39ECC (RGB 195, 158, 204), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 554?

Anchor 96 is the closest published match for DMC 554, and some conversion charts list Anchor 97 or Anchor 95 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 554?

Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 153 Very Light Violet and the next darker one is DMC 553 Violet.

Can I get DMC 554 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 554 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

554

DMC 554 Light Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 554.

Code554

NameLight Violet

Hex#C39ECC

RGB195, 158, 204

HSL288°, 31%, 71%

CIELAB69.8, 21.8, -18.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 554 is Anchor 96 (some charts list 97 or 95). 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 554 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 554

Color-wheel combinations that start from 554, 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.

554Light VioletThis color
368Light Pistachio Green

Analogous

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

210Medium Lavender
554Light VioletThis color
3836Light 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.

554Light VioletThis color
3348Light Yellow Green
564Very Light Jade

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 554?: DMC 554 is Light Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C39ECC (RGB 195, 158, 204), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 554?: Anchor 96 is the closest published match for DMC 554, and some conversion charts list Anchor 97 or Anchor 95 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 554?: Among DMC's 7 Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 153 Very Light Violet and the next darker one is DMC 553 Violet.
Can I get DMC 554 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 554 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 554

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.

Try Craft Studio free