DMC 3042 — Antique Violet Light

• 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 color is DMC 3042?

DMC 3042 is Antique Violet Light, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B79DA7 — RGB 183, 157, 167 and HSL 337°, 15%, 67% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Antique Violet Light?

Antique Violet Light is DMC 3042, and it converts to Anchor 870. 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 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 — that's RGB 183, 157, 167 or HSL 337°, 15%, 67%. 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 3042?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3042 (67% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Light (DMC 3727) sits at 76% for highlights, and Cocoa Light (DMC 3861) at 58% 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 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.