DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light
On screen, DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light reads as a light gray (#d7cbd3). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 869 Amethyst Light at ΔE 7.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 3.8 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light
#d7cbd3 · RGB 215, 203, 211
Closest to DMC 3743 in other brands
- Anchor 869 Amethyst Light ΔE 7.2 similar
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 6.1 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 7.2 similar
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 4.4 close
DMC 3743 color values
| Code | 3743 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Violet Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d7cbd3 |
| RGB | 215, 203, 211 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.8, a* 5.6, b* -2.5 |
| HSL | 320°, 13 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Gray, 13 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.8) |
| DMC color card | row 04-15 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 869 Amethyst Light, ΔE 7.2 |
DMC 3743 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3743: the best is Madeira 1804 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 869 | Amethyst Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 271 | Soft Carnation | 9.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 231 | Rose Gray Light | 9.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 608 | Plum Pale | 9.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 808 | Antique Mauve Light | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 6.1 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 7.2 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 11.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 4.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 11.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3743
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3743; the nearest, DMC 23 Apple Blossom, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Apple Blossom | #ede2ed | 5.4 | lighter |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 5.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 453 | Shell Gray Light | #d7cecb | 5.8 | slightly more muted |
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 415 | Pearl Gray | #d3d3d6 | 6.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 6.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | #c7cad7 | 6.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 02 | Tin | #d7d7d8 | 7.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 3743: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 91 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 23 | Apple Blossom | 91.0 |
| 3 lighter | 02 | Tin | 86.0 |
| 2 lighter | 415 | Pearl Gray | 84.6 |
| 1 lighter | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 83.8 |
| this color | 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | 82.8 |
| 1 darker | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 81.5 |
| 2 darker | 03 | Tin Medium | 74.9 |
| 3 darker | 452 | Shell Gray Medium | 73.9 |
| 4 darker | 04 | Tin Dark | 71.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3743
One strand each of DMC 153 and DMC 415 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 23, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3743 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 153 Violet Very Light + 1 × DMC 415 Pearl Gray | #ddd0d8 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 153 Violet Very Light + 1 × DMC 168 Pewter Very Light | #dccfd5 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 23 Apple Blossom + 1 × DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium | #d8ccd1 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3743
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d7cbd3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 6.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 13.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3743
Substituting DMC 3743 takes care: Anchor 869 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.2), and Madeira 1804 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3743 is number 13 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 168 Pewter Very Light and down to DMC 159 Blue Gray Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3743 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 6.1), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 7.2) and Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3743?
Anchor 869 Amethyst Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light (ΔE 7.2, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 271 (ΔE 9.3) and Anchor 231 (ΔE 9.7).
What color is DMC 3743?
DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #d7cbd3, RGB 215, 203, 211, L* 82.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3743?
Inside DMC, DMC 23 Apple Blossom is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, Anchor 869 (ΔE 7.2) or Madeira 1804 (ΔE 3.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 153 and DMC 415 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is DMC 3743 in Perler beads?
Perler Frosted Lilac (#cdb7c3) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 7.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3743?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 3.8 (close), then Madeira 608 at ΔE 9.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 23 Apple Blossom ΔE 5.4
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 5.5
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 6.6
- DMC 159 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.9
DMC 3743 in other brands
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 3.8
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 6.1
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 7.2
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 4.4