554 DMC color
Violet Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.

- DMC
- 554
- Name
- Violet Light
- Hex
- #DBB3CB
- RGB (0-255)
- 219, 179, 203
- CIELAB (D65)
- 77.05, 18.37, -6.66
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 554
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 778 Antique Mauve Very Light | #DFB3BB | 5.75 |
| 3727 Antique Mauve Light | #DBA9B2 | 6.47 |
| 3609 Plum Ultra Light | #F4AED5 | 6.54 |
| 211 Lavender Light | #E3CBE3 | 6.78 |
| 210 Lavender Medium | #C39FC3 | 6.85 |
Free patterns to try with 554
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Violet Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 554. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Violet Light 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.