DMC 3835 — Grape Medium

• DMC 553

  Violet

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 33

  Fuschia

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3607

  Plum Light

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 12.7

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 13.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3835?

DMC 3835 is Grape Medium, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #946083 — RGB 148, 96, 131 and HSL 320°, 21%, 48% — 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 Medium?

Grape Medium is DMC 3835, and it converts to Anchor 98. 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 3835?

DMC 3835 (Grape Medium) converts to Anchor 98. 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 3835?

DMC 3835 (Grape Medium) is #946083 in hex — that's RGB 148, 96, 131 or HSL 320°, 21%, 48%. 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 3835?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3835 (48% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Violet Medium (DMC 3041) sits at 51% for highlights, and Antique Violet Dark (DMC 3740) at 41% 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 3835?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3835 are Violet (DMC 553), Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208), Fuschia (DMC 33), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3835 is out of stock.