A mid-tone cool purple with a balanced, clear character. DMC #553 is a light-to-mid shade in the violet family. It's brighter and more saturated than a dusty lavender, with a clean blue-purple tone that reads as a classic, versatile violet.
Product Details
- Color: Violet
- Thread type: 6-strand divisible cotton floss
- Skein length: 8.7 yards (8 meters)
- Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
- Colorfast: Fade- and bleed-resistant; safe for washing
Best Used For
- Mid-tone fills and shading in violet and cool purple gradient stacks
- Floral embroidery — irises, wisteria, lilac, and lavender mid-tones
- Butterfly wing and iridescent insect mid-tone detail work
- Contemporary geometric and abstract designs using clear, saturated purple palettes
- Nature and botanical designs requiring a versatile, all-purpose violet