DMC 3803 — Mauve Dark

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 601

  Cranberry Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3803?

DMC 3803 is Mauve Dark, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AB3357 — RGB 171, 51, 87 and HSL 342°, 54%, 44% — 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 Mauve Dark?

Mauve Dark is DMC 3803, and it converts to Anchor 69. 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 3803?

DMC 3803 (Mauve Dark) converts to Anchor 69. 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 3803?

DMC 3803 (Mauve Dark) is #AB3357 in hex — that's RGB 171, 51, 87 or HSL 342°, 54%, 44%. 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 3803?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3803 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (DMC 3350) sits at 50% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark (DMC 150) at 34% 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 3803?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3803 are Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark (DMC 150), Raspberry Dark (DMC 3831), Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (DMC 3350), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3803 is out of stock.