Poppy G Initial
Includes DMC 3740 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3740 DMC color
Antique Violet Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3740
- Name
- Antique Violet Dark
- Hex
- #785762
- RGB (0-255)
- 120, 87, 98
- CIELAB (D65)
- 40.72, 15.47, -0.95
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 3740
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 7.15 |
| 3860 Cocoa | #7D5D57 | 7.95 |
| 3802 Antique Mauve Very Darkv | #714149 | 8.02 |
| 3726 Antique Mauve Dark | #9B5B66 | 9.24 |
| 3041 Antique Violet Medium | #956F7C | 9.87 |
Free patterns using DMC 3740
Black Cat and Pumpkin
Includes DMC 3740 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Antique Violet Dark 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.