DMC 3041 — Antique Violet Medium

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 13.0

• DMC 3836

  Grape Light

  ΔE 13.1

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 13.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3041?

DMC 3041 is Antique Violet Medium, a medium red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #956F7C — RGB 149, 111, 124 and HSL 339°, 15%, 51% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Antique Violet Medium?

Antique Violet Medium is DMC 3041, and it converts to Anchor 871. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3041?

DMC 3041 (Antique Violet Medium) converts to Anchor 871. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3041?

DMC 3041 (Antique Violet Medium) is #956F7C in hex — that's RGB 149, 111, 124 or HSL 339°, 15%, 51%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3041?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3041 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Medium (DMC 316) sits at 58% for highlights, and Grape Medium (DMC 3835) at 48% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3041?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3041 are Grape Medium (DMC 3835), Antique Mauve Dark (DMC 3726), Antique Mauve Medium (DMC 316), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3041 is out of stock.