DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark
DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark is a dark, soft purple with the screen hex #5c5478. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium at ΔE 8.7 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar).
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DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark
#5c5478 · RGB 92, 84, 120
Closest to DMC 333 in other brands
- Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium ΔE 8.7 similar
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Purple ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 12.6 loose
- Artkal S SP7 Pearlescent Purple ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 9.9 similar
DMC 333 color values
| Code | 333 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Violet Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5c5478 |
| RGB | 92, 84, 120 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.8, a* 11.6, b* -19.2 |
| HSL | 253°, 18 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Purple, 13 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.8) |
| DMC color card | row 05-18 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium, ΔE 8.7 |
DMC 333 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 333: the best is Madeira 1714 at ΔE 7.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 122 | Blueberry Medium | 8.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 941 | Stormy Blue Very Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 1030 | Thistle Medium Dark | 10.4 | loose |
| Madeira | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Purple | code 80-19007 | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Mulberry | code 80-15258 | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 24 | Translucent Purple | 12.6 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 15.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | SP7 | Pearlescent Purple | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE9 | Dark Mauve | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 333
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 333; the nearest, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 5.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #555b7b | 5.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 6.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #464563 | 6.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 31 | Blueberry | #50518d | 7.5 | more saturated |
| 3807 | Cornflower Blue | #60678c | 8.0 | lighter |
| 29 | Eggplant | #674076 | 9.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | #776b98 | 9.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 208 | Lavender Very Dark | #835b8b | 10.4 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 333: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC purple family, L* from 48 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | 47.9 |
| 3 lighter | 33 | Fuschia | 47.9 |
| 2 lighter | 3835 | Grape Medium | 47.4 |
| 1 lighter | 208 | Lavender Very Dark | 44.5 |
| this color | 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 37.8 |
| 1 darker | 29 | Eggplant | 33.7 |
| 2 darker | 3837 | Lavender Ultra Dark | 32.6 |
| 3 darker | 3834 | Grape Dark | 32.0 |
| 4 darker | 327 | Violet Dark | 30.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 333
One strand each of DMC 3834 and DMC 798 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 792, ΔE 5.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 333 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3834 Grape Dark + 1 × DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | #5f5579 | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 29 Eggplant + 1 × DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark | #584f74 | 1.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × DMC 797 Royal Blue | #584f71 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 333
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5c5478; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 333
Substituting DMC 333 takes care: Anchor 122 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 8.7), and Madeira 1714 is more muted (ΔE 7.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 333 is number 13 of 21 in the DMC purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark and down to DMC 29 Eggplant. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 333 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Purple (ΔE 7.2), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 12.6) and Artkal S SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 333?
Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark (ΔE 8.7, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 941 (ΔE 9.5) and Anchor 1030 (ΔE 10.4).
What color is DMC 333?
DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark is a dark, soft purple in the purple family: hex #5c5478, RGB 92, 84, 120, L* 37.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 333?
Inside DMC, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.6). From other brands, Anchor 122 (ΔE 8.7) or Madeira 1714 (ΔE 7.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3834 and DMC 798 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 333 in Perler beads?
Perler Purple (#684b86) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 12.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 333?
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar), then Madeira 2614 at ΔE 8.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
DMC 333 in other brands
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 7.1
- Perler Purple ΔE 7.2
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 12.6
- Artkal S SP7 Pearlescent Purple ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 9.9