3831 DMC color
Raspberry Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3831
- Name
- Raspberry Dark
- Hex
- #B32F48
- RGB (0-255)
- 179, 47, 72
- CIELAB (D65)
- 41.35, 53.99, 17.39
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 3831
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 326 Rose Very Dark | #B33B4B | 2.22 |
| 309 Rose Dark | #C12041 | 3.21 |
| 3803 Mauve Dark | #AB3357 | 5.32 |
| 304 Red Medium | #B71F33 | 5.49 |
| 3721 Shell Pink Dark | #A14B51 | 6.10 |
Free patterns to try with 3831
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Raspberry Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3831. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Raspberry 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.