What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 554?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 95 for DMC 554 Violet Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 95 (99% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Purples
DMC 554 Violet Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 95
- Closest DMC substitute
- 778 84%
Out of DMC 554 Violet Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #DBB3CB
- RGB
- 219, 179, 203
- Family
- Purples
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 554
The DMC colors closest to DMC 554 Violet Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 778Antique Mauve Vy Lt84% · Closest
- 3727Antique Mauve Light82% · Closest
- 3609Plum Ultra Light82% · Closest
- 211Lavender Light81% · Closest
- 210Lavender Medium81% · Closest
- 153Violet Very Light80% · Closest
DMC 554 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 554
- The Gentle Art: 7031 Sweet Pea (full The Gentle Art chart)
- Classic Colorworks: 058 Purple Toile
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 941 or 891; Paternayan 303 or 915. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC purples, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 554 Violet Light.
Stitching with DMC 554
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 554?
The closest other DMC colors are 778 Antique Mauve Vy Lt (84%), 3727 Antique Mauve Light (82%), 3609 Plum Ultra Light (82%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 554 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.