DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark
On screen, DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark reads as a dark, soft red (#785762). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 5.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark
#785762 · RGB 120, 87, 98
Closest to DMC 3740 in other brands
- Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 10.5 loose
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S SE9 Dark Mauve ΔE 8.7 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.4 loose
DMC 3740 color values
| Code | 3740 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Violet Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #785762 |
| RGB | 120, 87, 98 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.7, a* 15.5, b* -1.0 |
| HSL | 340°, 16 %, 41 % |
| Color family | Red, 35 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.7) |
| DMC color card | row 04-18 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light, ΔE 5.2 |
DMC 3740 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3740: the best is Madeira 806 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 872 | Amethyst Medium | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 806 | Antique Violet Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 8.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 9.1 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 10.5 | loose |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 14.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE9 | Dark Mauve | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 11.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 12.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3740
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3740; the nearest, DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 7.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 7.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3860 | Cocoa | #7d5d57 | 7.9 | a little lighter |
| 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | #714149 | 8.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9b5b66 | 9.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | #956f7c | 9.9 | lighter |
| 3835 | Grape Medium | #946083 | 10.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 779 | Cocoa Dark | #624b45 | 10.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 08 | Driftwood Dark | #6a5046 | 11.1 | a little darker |
Shading DMC 3740: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 51 to 34.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | 50.9 |
| 3 lighter | 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | 46.5 |
| 2 lighter | 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | 46.2 |
| 1 lighter | 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | 43.1 |
| this color | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 40.7 |
| 1 darker | 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 37.9 |
| 2 darker | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 36.1 |
| 3 darker | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 36.0 |
| 4 darker | 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 33.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3740
One strand each of DMC 3041 and DMC 154 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 315, ΔE 7.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3740 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium + 1 × DMC 154 Grape Very Dark | #7b5460 | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3834 Grape Dark + 1 × DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark | #70525d | 2.3 |
| 1 × DMC 552 Violet Medium + 1 × DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark | #775364 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3740
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #785762; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3740
Substituting DMC 3740 takes care: Anchor 871 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.2), and Madeira 806 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3740 is number 35 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark and down to DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3740 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 10.5), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S SE9 Dark Mauve (ΔE 8.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3740?
Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark (ΔE 5.2, close). Runners-up: Anchor 872 (ΔE 5.6) and Anchor 1018 (ΔE 9.5).
What color is DMC 3740?
DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark is a dark, soft red in the red family: hex #785762, RGB 120, 87, 98, L* 40.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3740?
Inside DMC, DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.1). From other brands, Anchor 871 (ΔE 5.2) or Madeira 806 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3041 and DMC 154 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is DMC 3740 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3740?
Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 1801 at ΔE 8.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 9.2
DMC 3740 in other brands
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 3.8
- Perler Brown ΔE 10.5
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S SE9 Dark Mauve ΔE 8.7
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.4