DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark
DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark is a dark, soft red with the screen hex #714149. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 5.6 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark
#714149 · RGB 113, 65, 73
Closest to DMC 3802 in other brands
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 9.3 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.8 close
DMC 3802 color values
| Code | 3802 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #714149 |
| RGB | 113, 65, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.5, a* 21.9, b* 4.2 |
| HSL | 350°, 27 %, 35 % |
| Color family | Red, 45 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.5) |
| DMC color card | row 04-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark, ΔE 5.4 |
DMC 3802 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3802: the best is Anchor 1019 at ΔE 5.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 873 | Amethyst Dark | 8.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 872 | Amethyst Medium | 9.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 806 | Antique Violet Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 8.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 9.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 11.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 10.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3802
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3802; the nearest, DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | #883e43 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | #785762 | 8.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 8.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 8.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 154 | Grape Very Dark | #572433 | 9.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3834 | Grape Dark | #72375d | 10.0 | more saturated |
| 779 | Cocoa Dark | #624b45 | 10.4 | more muted |
Shading DMC 3802: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 41 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 40.7 |
| 3 lighter | 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 37.9 |
| 2 lighter | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 36.1 |
| 1 lighter | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 36.0 |
| this color | 3802 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 33.5 |
| 1 darker | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 2 darker | 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | 29.4 |
| 3 darker | 915 | Plum Dark | 27.2 |
| 4 darker | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 22.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3802
One strand each of DMC 3740 and DMC 3857 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 315, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3802 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × DMC 3857 Rosewood Dark | #704349 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark + 1 × DMC 154 Grape Very Dark | #6e3a45 | 2.3 |
| 1 × DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × DMC 814 Garnet Dark | #7a3e49 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3802
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #714149; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 891 | Carnation Dark | 2.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 8.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 03 | Tin Medium | 4.2:1 |
How to use DMC 3802
Substituting DMC 3802 takes care: Anchor 1019 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.4), and Madeira 2311 is more saturated (ΔE 5.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3802 is number 45 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 777 Raspberry Very Dark and down to DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3802 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 5.6), Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 9.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3802?
Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 873 (ΔE 8.8) and Anchor 872 (ΔE 9.1).
What color is DMC 3802?
DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark is a dark, soft red in the red family: hex #714149, RGB 113, 65, 73, L* 33.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3802?
Inside DMC, DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 1019 (ΔE 5.4) or Madeira 2311 (ΔE 5.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3740 and DMC 3857 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 3802 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3802?
Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 5.6 (close), then Madeira 806 at ΔE 7.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 9.0
DMC 3802 in other brands
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 5.6
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 9.3
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.8