DMC 552 Medium Violet
DMC 552 Medium Violet is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#803A6B and RGB 128, 58, 107. The closest substitute is DMC 3834 Dark Grape.
Color values
| DMC code | 552 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #803A6B |
| RGB | 128, 58, 107 |
| HSL | 318°, 38%, 36% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3834 Dark Grape | View color | Close |
| 28 Medium Light Eggplant | View color | Close |
| 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender | View color | Close |
| 550 Very Dark Violet | View color | Similar |
| 553 Violet | View color | Similar |
| 3835 Medium Grape | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 552 in patterns
Medium Violet sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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