DMC 316 — Antique Mauve Medium

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 316?

DMC 316 is Antique Mauve Medium, a medium red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B7737F — RGB 183, 115, 127 and HSL 349°, 32%, 58% — 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?

Antique Mauve Medium is DMC 316, and it converts to Anchor 1017. 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 316?

DMC 316 (Antique Mauve Medium) converts to Anchor 1017. 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 316?

DMC 316 (Antique Mauve Medium) is #B7737F in hex — that's RGB 183, 115, 127 or HSL 349°, 32%, 58%. 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 316?

To build dimension, flank DMC 316 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Shell Pink Light (DMC 223) sits at 64% for highlights, and Antique Violet Medium (DMC 3041) at 51% 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 316?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 316 are Mauve (DMC 3687), Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961), Dusty Rose Very Dark (DMC 3731), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 316 is out of stock.