553 DMC color
Violet. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 553
- Name
- Violet
- Hex
- #A3638B
- RGB (0-255)
- 163, 99, 139
- CIELAB (D65)
- 50.19, 31.73, -11.11
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 553
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3835 Grape Medium | #946083 | 3.59 |
| 33 Fuschia | #9C599E | 7.62 |
| 3607 Plum Light | #C54989 | 8.36 |
| 208 Lavender Very Dark | #835B8B | 8.77 |
| 3041 Antique Violet Medium | #956F7C | 8.89 |
Free patterns to try with 553
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Violet, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 553. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Violet 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.