Rose S Initial
Includes DMC 3042 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3042 DMC color
Antique Violet Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3042
- Name
- Antique Violet Light
- Hex
- #B79DA7
- RGB (0-255)
- 183, 157, 167
- CIELAB (D65)
- 67.26, 11.28, -1.64
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3042
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3836 Grape Light | #BA91AA | 6.93 |
| 3727 Antique Mauve Light | #DBA9B2 | 8.37 |
| 778 Antique Mauve Very Light | #DFB3BB | 8.93 |
| 210 Lavender Medium | #C39FC3 | 9.02 |
| 554 Violet Light | #DBB3CB | 9.44 |
Free patterns using DMC 3042
Choosing Antique Violet Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.