DMC 3834 — Grape Dark

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 3837

  Lavender Ultra Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 550

  Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 11.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3834?

DMC 3834 is Grape Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #72375D — RGB 114, 55, 93 and HSL 321°, 35%, 33% — 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 Grape Dark?

Grape Dark is DMC 3834, and it converts to Anchor 100. 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 3834?

DMC 3834 (Grape Dark) converts to Anchor 100. 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 3834?

DMC 3834 (Grape Dark) is #72375D in hex — that's RGB 114, 55, 93 or HSL 321°, 35%, 33%. 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 3834?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3834 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315) sits at 40% for highlights, and Violet Very Dark (DMC 550) at 23% 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 3834?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3834 are Fuschia Dark (DMC 34), Violet Medium (DMC 552), Lavender Ultra Dark (DMC 3837), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3834 is out of stock.