Ribbon M Initial
Includes DMC 316 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor316 DMC color
Antique Mauve Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 316
- Name
- Antique Mauve Medium
- Hex
- #B7737F
- RGB (0-255)
- 183, 115, 127
- CIELAB (D65)
- 55.95, 28.36, 4.72
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 316
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3687 Mauve | #C96B70 | 6.19 |
| 961 Dusty Rose Dark | #CF7373 | 7.46 |
| 3731 Dusty Rose Very Dark | #DA6783 | 7.49 |
| 3041 Antique Violet Medium | #956F7C | 8.57 |
| 3722 Shell Pink Medium | #BC6C64 | 8.65 |
Free patterns using DMC 316
Choosing Antique Mauve Medium 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.