3803 DMC color
Mauve Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3803
- Name
- Mauve Dark
- Hex
- #AB3357
- RGB (0-255)
- 171, 51, 87
- CIELAB (D65)
- 40.76, 51.24, 6.92
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 3803
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | #AB0249 | 4.89 |
| 3831 Raspberry Dark | #B32F48 | 5.32 |
| 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | #BC4365 | 5.33 |
| 777 Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 6.06 |
| 326 Rose Very Dark | #B33B4B | 6.36 |
Free patterns to try with 3803
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Mauve Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3803. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Mauve 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.