DMC 3746 — Blue Violet Dark

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 11.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3746?

DMC 3746 is Blue Violet Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #776B98 — RGB 119, 107, 152 and HSL 256°, 18%, 51% — 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 Blue Violet Dark?

Blue Violet Dark is DMC 3746, and it converts to Anchor 1030. 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 3746?

DMC 3746 (Blue Violet Dark) converts to Anchor 1030. 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 3746?

DMC 3746 (Blue Violet Dark) is #776B98 in hex — that's RGB 119, 107, 152 or HSL 256°, 18%, 51%. 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 3746?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3746 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30) sits at 56% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807) 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 3746?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3746 are Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30), Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807), Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3746 is out of stock.