DMC 3831 — Raspberry Dark

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 321

  Red

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 349

  Coral Dark

  ΔE 7.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3831?

DMC 3831 is Raspberry Dark, a dark orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B32F48 — RGB 179, 47, 72 and HSL 349°, 58%, 44% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Raspberry Dark?

Raspberry Dark is DMC 3831, and it converts to Anchor 29. 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 3831?

DMC 3831 (Raspberry Dark) converts to Anchor 29. 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 3831?

DMC 3831 (Raspberry Dark) is #B32F48 in hex — that's RGB 179, 47, 72 or HSL 349°, 58%, 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 3831?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3831 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721) sits at 46% for highlights, and Red Medium (DMC 304) at 42% 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 3831?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3831 are Rose Very Dark (DMC 326), Mauve Dark (DMC 3803), Red Medium (DMC 304), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3831 is out of stock.