What color is DMC 315?

DMC 315 is Medium Dark Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #814952 (RGB 129, 73, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 315?

Anchor 1019 is the closest published match for DMC 315. 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 315?

Among DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3726 Dark Antique Mauve.

Can I get DMC 315 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 315 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 315 Medium Dark Antique Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 315.

Code315

NameMedium Dark Antique Mauve

Hex#814952

RGB129, 73, 82

HSL350°, 28%, 40%

CIELAB37.9, 24.9, 5.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 315 is Anchor 1019. 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 Mauve shades

All 6 DMC Antique Mauve 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 315 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 315

Color-wheel combinations that start from 315, 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.

315Medium Dark Antique MauveThis color
991Dark Aquamarine

Analogous

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

3834Dark Grape
315Medium Dark Antique MauveThis color
610Dark Drab Brown

Triadic

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

315Medium Dark Antique MauveThis color
988Medium Forest Green
31Blueberry

Split complementary

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

315Medium Dark Antique MauveThis color
163Medium Celadon Green
3842Very Dark Wedgewood

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 315?: DMC 315 is Medium Dark Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #814952 (RGB 129, 73, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 315?: Anchor 1019 is the closest published match for DMC 315. 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 315?: Among DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3726 Dark Antique Mauve.
Can I get DMC 315 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 315 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 315

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