333 DMC color
Blue Violet Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 333
- Name
- Blue Violet Very Dark
- Hex
- #5C5478
- RGB (0-255)
- 92, 84, 120
- CIELAB (D65)
- 37.79, 11.60, -19.23
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 333
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 792 Cornflower Blue Dark | #555B7B | 5.56 |
| 158 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #4C526E | 6.33 |
| 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #464563 | 6.55 |
| 31 Blueberry | #50518D | 7.50 |
| 3807 Cornflower Blue | #60678C | 8.03 |
Free patterns to try with 333
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Blue Violet Very Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 333. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Blue Violet Very Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.