DMC 3837 — Lavender Ultra Dark

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 2.2

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 550

  Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 208

  Lavender Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 718

  Plum

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 13.4

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 13.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3837?

DMC 3837 is Lavender Ultra Dark, a dark pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6C3A6E — RGB 108, 58, 110 and HSL 298°, 31%, 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 Lavender Ultra Dark?

Lavender Ultra Dark is DMC 3837, and it converts to Anchor 101. 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 3837?

DMC 3837 (Lavender Ultra Dark) converts to Anchor 101. 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 3837?

DMC 3837 (Lavender Ultra Dark) is #6C3A6E in hex — that's RGB 108, 58, 110 or HSL 298°, 31%, 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 3837?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3837 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Very Dark (DMC 208) sits at 45% 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 3837?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3837 are Violet Dark (DMC 327), Eggplant (DMC 29), Violet Medium (DMC 552), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3837 is out of stock.