What color is DMC 3041?

DMC 3041 is Medium Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #956F7C (RGB 149, 111, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3041?

Anchor 871 is the closest published match for DMC 3041. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3041?

Among DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3042 Light Antique Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3740 Dark Antique Violet.

Can I get DMC 3041 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3041 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3041

DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3041.

Code3041

NameMedium Antique Violet

Hex#956F7C

RGB149, 111, 124

HSL339°, 15%, 51%

CIELAB50.9, 17.2, -1.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3041 is Anchor 871. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Antique Violet shades

All 4 DMC Antique Violet shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3041 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3041

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3041, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3041Medium Antique VioletThis color
3814Aquamarine

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3835Medium Grape
3041Medium Antique VioletThis color
451Dark Shell Gray

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3041Medium Antique VioletThis color
3052Medium Green Gray
931Medium Antique Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3041Medium Antique VioletThis color
502Blue Green
3768Dark Gray Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3041?: DMC 3041 is Medium Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #956F7C (RGB 149, 111, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3041?: Anchor 871 is the closest published match for DMC 3041. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3041?: Among DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3042 Light Antique Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3740 Dark Antique Violet.
Can I get DMC 3041 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3041 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3041

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