552 DMC color
Violet Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 552
- Name
- Violet Medium
- Hex
- #803A6B
- RGB (0-255)
- 128, 58, 107
- CIELAB (D65)
- 35.36, 36.71, -14.50
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 552
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 Fuschia Dark | #7D3064 | 2.47 |
| 3834 Grape Dark | #72375D | 3.74 |
| 3837 Lavender Ultra Dark | #6C3A6E | 5.42 |
| 327 Violet Dark | #633666 | 6.84 |
| 718 Plum | #9C2462 | 7.40 |
Free patterns to try with 552
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Violet Medium, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 552. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Violet Medium in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.