DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark
DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark (#814952) is a dark, soft red. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark
#814952 · RGB 129, 73, 82
Closest to DMC 315 in other brands
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 5.8 close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 4.8 close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 7.0 similar
- Artkal S S15 Redwood ΔE 9.2 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.7 close
DMC 315 color values
| Code | 315 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #814952 |
| RGB | 129, 73, 82 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 37.9, a* 24.9, b* 5.1 |
| HSL | 350°, 28 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Red, 38 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 37.9) |
| DMC color card | row 04-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark, ΔE 3.7 |
DMC 315 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 315: the best is Anchor 1019 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 806 | Antique Violet Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Raspberry | code 80-19088 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 10.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S15 | Redwood | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 11.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 315
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 315; the nearest, DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | #714149 | 4.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | #883e43 | 5.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 6.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | #785762 | 7.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9b5b66 | 7.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | #a14b51 | 7.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 9.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 3860 | Cocoa | #7d5d57 | 10.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 315: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 46 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | 46.2 |
| 3 lighter | 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | 43.1 |
| 2 lighter | 3803 | Mauve Dark | 40.8 |
| 1 lighter | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 40.7 |
| this color | 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 37.9 |
| 1 darker | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 36.1 |
| 2 darker | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 36.0 |
| 3 darker | 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 33.5 |
| 4 darker | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 30.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 315
One strand each of DMC 221 and DMC 3740 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3802, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 315 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark | #804c54 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark + 1 × DMC 154 Grape Very Dark | #7f4651 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark | #854855 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 315
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #814952; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 315
Substituting DMC 315 takes care: Anchor 1019 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 2311 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 315 is number 38 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark and down to DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 315 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 4.8), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 7.0) and Artkal S S15 Redwood (ΔE 9.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 315?
Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1018 (ΔE 7.4) and Anchor 896 (ΔE 7.8).
What color is DMC 315?
DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark is a dark, soft red in the red family: hex #814952, RGB 129, 73, 82, L* 37.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 315?
Inside DMC, DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 1019 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 2311 (ΔE 5.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 221 and DMC 3740 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 315 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 7.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 315?
Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close), then Madeira 806 at ΔE 7.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 7.6
DMC 315 in other brands
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 4.8
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 7.0
- Artkal S S15 Redwood ΔE 9.2
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.7