3836 DMC color
Grape Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.

- DMC
- 3836
- Name
- Grape Light
- Hex
- #BA91AA
- RGB (0-255)
- 186, 145, 170
- CIELAB (D65)
- 64.64, 19.56, -7.16
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 3836
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 210 Lavender Medium | #C39FC3 | 5.64 |
| 3042 Antique Violet Light | #B79DA7 | 6.93 |
| 209 Lavender Dark | #A37BA7 | 9.07 |
| 554 Violet Light | #DBB3CB | 9.53 |
| 3727 Antique Mauve Light | #DBA9B2 | 9.60 |
Free patterns to try with 3836
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Grape Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3836. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Grape 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.