DMC 3802 — Antique Mauve Very Dark

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 11.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3802?

DMC 3802 is Antique Mauve Very Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #714149 — RGB 113, 65, 73 and HSL 350°, 27%, 35% — 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 Very Dark?

Antique Mauve Very Dark is DMC 3802, 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 3802?

DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve Very 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 3802?

DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve Very Dark) is #714149 in hex — that's RGB 113, 65, 73 or HSL 350°, 27%, 35%. 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 3802?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3802 (35% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315) sits at 40% for highlights, and Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902) at 33% 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 3802?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3802 are Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315), Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), Antique Violet Dark (DMC 3740), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3802 is out of stock.