DMC 3726 — Antique Mauve Dark

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3726?

DMC 3726 is Antique Mauve Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9B5B66 — RGB 155, 91, 102 and HSL 350°, 26%, 48% — 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 Dark?

Antique Mauve Dark is DMC 3726, and it converts to Anchor 1018. 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 3726?

DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve Dark) converts to Anchor 1018. 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 3726?

DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve Dark) is #9B5B66 in hex — that's RGB 155, 91, 102 or HSL 350°, 26%, 48%. 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 3726?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3726 (48% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Violet Medium (DMC 3041) sits at 51% for highlights, and Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721) at 46% 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 3726?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3726 are Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721), Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315), Antique Violet Medium (DMC 3041), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3726 is out of stock.