DMC 554 Violet Light
DMC 554 Violet Light (#dbb3cb) is a light, soft pink. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 103 Plum Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.9; in Madeira, use Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 5.1, close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 554 Violet Light
#dbb3cb · RGB 219, 179, 203
Closest to DMC 554 in other brands
- Anchor 103 Plum Very Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 2.9 very close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz ΔE 1.7 very close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 12.5 loose
DMC 554 color values
| Code | 554 |
|---|---|
| Name | Violet Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dbb3cb |
| RGB | 219, 179, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.0, a* 18.4, b* -6.7 |
| HSL | 324°, 36 %, 78 % |
| Color family | Pink, 19 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.0) |
| DMC color card | row 05-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 103 Plum Very Light, ΔE 1.9 |
DMC 554 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 554: the best is Anchor 103 at ΔE 1.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 103 | Plum Very Light | 1.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 95 | Violet Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2610 | Antique Plum Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 2.9 | very close |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE7 | Rose Quartz | 1.7 | very close |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 13.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 554
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 554; the nearest, DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | #dfb3bb | 5.7 | slightly more muted |
| 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | #dba9b2 | 6.5 | a little darker |
| 3609 | Plum Ultra Light | #f4aed5 | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 211 | Lavender Light | #e3cbe3 | 6.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 210 | Lavender Medium | #c39fc3 | 6.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 7.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 605 | Cranberry Very Light | #ffc0cd | 8.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3608 | Plum Very Light | #ea9cc4 | 8.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 554: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 67.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3708 | Melon Light | 86.4 |
| 3 lighter | 153 | Violet Very Light | 84.5 |
| 2 lighter | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 83.6 |
| 1 lighter | 3609 | Plum Ultra Light | 78.6 |
| this color | 554 | Violet Light | 77.0 |
| 1 darker | 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | 74.0 |
| 2 darker | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 74.0 |
| 3 darker | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 73.1 |
| 4 darker | 3042 | Antique Violet Light | 67.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 554
One strand each of DMC 3608 and DMC 3743 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 778, ΔE 5.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 554 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3608 Plum Very Light + 1 × DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light | #e1b5cc | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 210 Lavender Medium + 1 × DMC 151 Dusty Rose Very Light | #dbb8cc | 2.0 |
| 1 × DMC 210 Lavender Medium + 1 × DMC 3708 Melon Light | #e4b7cc | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 554
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dbb3cb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 11.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | 4.6:1 |
Working with DMC 554
Anchor 103 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 554. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 554 is number 19 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light and down to DMC 3354 Dusty Rose Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 554 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Pink (ΔE 2.9), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz (ΔE 1.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 554?
Anchor 103 Plum Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 554 Violet Light (ΔE 1.9, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 95 (ΔE 4.1) and Anchor 342 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is DMC 554?
DMC 554 Violet Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #dbb3cb, RGB 219, 179, 203, L* 77.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 554?
Inside DMC, DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.7). From other brands, Anchor 103 (ΔE 1.9) or Madeira 2712 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3608 and DMC 3743 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is DMC 554 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Pink (#e1bcce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.9 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 554?
Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 801 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light ΔE 6.5
- DMC 211 Lavender Light ΔE 6.8
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 7.5
- DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light ΔE 8.2
DMC 554 in other brands
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 5.1
- Perler Light Pink ΔE 2.9
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz ΔE 1.7
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 12.5