DMC 315 — Antique Mauve Medium Dark

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 315?

DMC 315 is Antique Mauve Medium Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #814952 — RGB 129, 73, 82 and HSL 350°, 28%, 40% — 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 Mauve Medium Dark?

Antique Mauve Medium Dark is DMC 315, and it converts to Anchor 1019. 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 315?

DMC 315 (Antique Mauve Medium Dark) converts to Anchor 1019. 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 315?

DMC 315 (Antique Mauve Medium Dark) is #814952 in hex — that's RGB 129, 73, 82 or HSL 350°, 28%, 40%. 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 315?

To build dimension, flank DMC 315 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Dark (DMC 3726) sits at 48% for highlights, and Antique Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3802) at 35% 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 315?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 315 are Antique Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3802), Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), Raspberry Very Dark (DMC 777), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 315 is out of stock.