What color is DMC 3042?

DMC 3042 is Light Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B79DA7 (RGB 183, 157, 167), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3042?

Anchor 870 is the closest published match for DMC 3042. 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 3042?

Among DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3743 Very Light Antique Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet.

Can I get DMC 3042 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3042 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3042

DMC 3042 Light Antique Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3042.

Code3042

NameLight Antique Violet

Hex#B79DA7

RGB183, 157, 167

HSL337°, 15%, 67%

CIELAB67.3, 11.3, -1.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3042 is Anchor 870. 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 3042 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 3042

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3042, 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.

3042Light Antique VioletThis color
926Medium Gray Green

Triadic

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

3042Light Antique VioletThis color
523Light Fern Green
160Medium Blue Gray

Split complementary

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

3042Light Antique VioletThis color
3817Light Celadon Green
926Medium Gray Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3042?: DMC 3042 is Light Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B79DA7 (RGB 183, 157, 167), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3042?: Anchor 870 is the closest published match for DMC 3042. 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 3042?: Among DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3743 Very Light Antique Violet and the next darker one is DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet.
Can I get DMC 3042 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3042 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3042

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