DMC 552
DMC 552 Violet Medium
DMC 552 is “Violet Medium”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 552
- Catalog name
- Violet Medium
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#803A6B- 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-2389 Color Lined "Fancy"
#883D70
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 552?
DMC 552 is the floss DMC calls “Violet Medium”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #803A6B.
What can I use instead of DMC 552?
The closest shades to DMC 552 in the same family are DMC 34, DMC 3834, DMC 3837. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 552 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.