DMC 3740 — Antique Violet Dark

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3835

  Grape Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 12.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3740?

DMC 3740 is Antique Violet Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #785762 — RGB 120, 87, 98 and HSL 340°, 16%, 41% — 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 Violet Dark?

Antique Violet Dark is DMC 3740, and it converts to Anchor 873. 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 3740?

DMC 3740 (Antique Violet Dark) converts to Anchor 873. 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 3740?

DMC 3740 (Antique Violet Dark) is #785762 in hex — that's RGB 120, 87, 98 or HSL 340°, 16%, 41%. 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 3740?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3740 (41% 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 3740?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3740 are Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315), Cocoa (DMC 3860), Antique Mauve Very Dark (DMC 3802), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3740 is out of stock.