DMC 3836 — Grape Light

• DMC 210

  Lavender Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3042

  Antique Violet Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 209

  Lavender Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 554

  Violet Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3727

  Antique Mauve Light

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3608

  Plum Very Light

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 778

  Antique Mauve Very Light

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 316

  Antique Mauve Medium

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 11.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3836?

DMC 3836 is Grape Light, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BA91AA — RGB 186, 145, 170 and HSL 323°, 23%, 65% — 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 Light?

Grape Light is DMC 3836, and it converts to Anchor 90. 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 3836?

DMC 3836 (Grape Light) converts to Anchor 90. 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 3836?

DMC 3836 (Grape Light) is #BA91AA in hex — that's RGB 186, 145, 170 or HSL 323°, 23%, 65%. 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 3836?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3836 (65% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Medium (DMC 210) sits at 72% for highlights, and Lavender Dark (DMC 209) at 57% 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 3836?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3836 are Lavender Medium (DMC 210), Antique Violet Light (DMC 3042), Lavender Dark (DMC 209), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3836 is out of stock.