DMC 154 Grape Very Dark
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark (#572433) is a very dark, soft red. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 7.4 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark
#572433 · RGB 87, 36, 51
Closest to DMC 154 in other brands
- Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.4 similar
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 8.9 similar
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 13.9 loose
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 9.6 similar
DMC 154 color values
| Code | 154 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grape Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #572433 |
| RGB | 87, 36, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 22.0, a* 25.3, b* 1.8 |
| HSL | 342°, 41 %, 24 % |
| Color family | Red, 52 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 22.0) |
| DMC color card | row 04-22 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark, ΔE 5.7 |
DMC 154 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 154: the best is Anchor 72 at ΔE 5.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 72 | Raspberry Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 873 | Amethyst Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 70 | Raspberry Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | 7.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 602 | Plum Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 8.9 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 3.7 | close |
| Hama | 30 | Burgundy | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S49 | Mulberry Wood | 13.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 14.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 9.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 13.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 154
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 154; the nearest, DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark, sits at ΔE 8.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | #46052d | 8.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | #714149 | 9.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 10.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 915 | Plum Dark | #820043 | 10.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3834 | Grape Dark | #72375d | 10.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 550 | Violet Very Dark | #5c184e | 11.0 | more saturated |
| 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | #881531 | 11.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 12.5 | much lighter |
Shading DMC 154: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the DMC red family, L* from 34 to 13.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 154
One strand each of DMC 35 and DMC 3802 models at ΔE 2.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 35, ΔE 8.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 154 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark | #5f2e3d | 2.9 |
| 1 × DMC 550 Violet Very Dark + 1 × DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark | #532239 | 3.6 |
| 1 × DMC 550 Violet Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark | #621f3b | 4.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 154
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #572433; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 891 | Carnation Dark | 4.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 12.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 436 | Tan | 4.5:1 |
Working with DMC 154
Substituting DMC 154 takes care: Anchor 72 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.7), and Madeira 2606 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 7.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 154 is number 52 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 915 Plum Dark and down to DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 154 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.3:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 8.9), Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 3.7) and Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 13.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 154?
Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 154 Grape Very Dark (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 873 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 70 (ΔE 6.7).
What color is DMC 154?
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark is a very dark, soft red in the red family: hex #572433, RGB 87, 36, 51, L* 22.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 154?
Inside DMC, DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 8.7). From other brands, Anchor 72 (ΔE 5.7) or Madeira 2606 (ΔE 7.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 35 and DMC 3802 models at ΔE 2.9.
What is DMC 154 in Perler beads?
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 3.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 154?
Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 7.4 (similar), then Madeira 2608 at ΔE 7.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 9.0
- DMC 915 Plum Dark ΔE 10.5
- DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark ΔE 12.5
DMC 154 in other brands
- Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark ΔE 5.7
- Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.4
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 8.9
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 13.9
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 9.6