DMC 550
DMC 550 Violet Very Dark
DMC 550 is “Violet Very Dark”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 550
- Catalog name
- Violet Very Dark
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#5C184E- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-463 Nickel-Plated Dyed
#612B5A
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 550?
DMC 550 is the floss DMC calls “Violet Very Dark”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #5C184E.
What can I use instead of DMC 550?
The closest shades to DMC 550 in the same family are DMC 327, DMC 35, DMC 34. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 550 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.