DMC 3042Antique Violet Light
DMC 3042 — Antique Violet Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #B79DA7
- RGB
- 183, 157, 167
- Anchor
- 870
- DMC code
- 3042
Nearest DMC colors to 3042
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3042 is out of stock.
- DMC 3836
Grape Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3727
Antique Mauve Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 778
Antique Mauve Very Light
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 554
Violet Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 3861
Cocoa Light
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 210
Lavender Medium
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 452
Shell Gray Medium
ΔE 10.6
- DMC 3354
Dusty Rose Light
ΔE 10.8
- DMC 340
Blue Violet Medium
ΔE 10.8
- DMC 3688
Mauve Medium
ΔE 11.4
- DMC 04
Tin Dark
ΔE 11.9
- DMC 155
Blue Violet Medium Dark
ΔE 12.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3042?
- DMC 3042 (Antique Violet Light) converts to Anchor 870. 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 3042?
- DMC 3042 (Antique Violet Light) is #B79DA7 in hex, or RGB 183, 157, 167. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 3042?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3042 are Grape Light (DMC 3836), Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727), Antique Mauve Very Light (DMC 778), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3042 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.