DMC 3836 Grape Light
On screen, DMC 3836 Grape Light reads as a medium, soft pink (#ba91aa). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 4.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3836 Grape Light
#ba91aa · RGB 186, 145, 170
Closest to DMC 3836 in other brands
- Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Twilight Plum ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 2.1 very close
- Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink ΔE 6.9 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.5 loose
DMC 3836 color values
| Code | 3836 |
|---|---|
| Name | Grape Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ba91aa |
| RGB | 186, 145, 170 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.6, a* 19.6, b* -7.2 |
| HSL | 323°, 23 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Pink, 42 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.6) |
| DMC color card | row 04-19 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light, ΔE 4.6 |
DMC 3836 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3836: the best is Anchor 870 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 90 | Plum Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 96 | Violet Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2713 | Pink Purple Medium | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 807 | Antique Violet Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Twilight Plum | code 80-15265 | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Lavender | code 80-15182 | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 2.1 | very close |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 10.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE7 | Rose Quartz | 8.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 14.6 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3836
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3836; the nearest, DMC 210 Lavender Medium, sits at ΔE 5.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Lavender Medium | #c39fc3 | 5.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3042 | Antique Violet Light | #b79da7 | 6.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 209 | Lavender Dark | #a37ba7 | 9.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 554 | Violet Light | #dbb3cb | 9.5 | much lighter |
| 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | #dba9b2 | 9.6 | lighter |
| 3608 | Plum Very Light | #ea9cc4 | 9.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | #dfb3bb | 11.3 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | #e4a6ac | 11.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3836: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the DMC pink family, L* from 77 to 62.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3836
One strand each of DMC 209 and DMC 3727 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 210, ΔE 5.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3836 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 209 Lavender Dark + 1 × DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light | #c294ad | 1.8 |
| 1 × DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium + 1 × DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium | #b290a8 | 2.0 |
| 1 × DMC 554 Violet Light + 1 × DMC 553 Violet | #c292af | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3836
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ba91aa; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 7.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 4.8:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3836
Substituting DMC 3836 takes care: Anchor 870 is slightly more muted (ΔE 4.6), and Madeira 2713 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3836 is number 42 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light and down to DMC 223 Shell Pink Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3836 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 6.3), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 2.1) and Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink (ΔE 6.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3836?
Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3836 Grape Light (ΔE 4.6, close). Runners-up: Anchor 90 (ΔE 4.8) and Anchor 96 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is DMC 3836?
DMC 3836 Grape Light is a medium, soft pink in the pink family: hex #ba91aa, RGB 186, 145, 170, L* 64.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3836?
Inside DMC, DMC 210 Lavender Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.6). From other brands, Anchor 870 (ΔE 4.6) or Madeira 2713 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 209 and DMC 3727 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is DMC 3836 in Perler beads?
Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 2.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3836?
Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 807 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 554 Violet Light ΔE 9.5
- DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light ΔE 11.3
DMC 3836 in other brands
- Perler Twilight Plum ΔE 6.3
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 2.1
- Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink ΔE 6.9
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.5