What color is DMC 3727?

DMC 3727 is Light Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DBA9B2 (RGB 219, 169, 178), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3727?

Anchor 1016 is the closest published match for DMC 3727. 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 3727?

Among DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 778 Very Light Antique Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3727 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3727 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3727

DMC 3727 Light Antique Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3727.

Code3727

NameLight Antique Mauve

Hex#DBA9B2

RGB219, 169, 178

HSL349°, 41%, 76%

CIELAB74.0, 19.7, 2.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3727 is Anchor 1016. 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 3727 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 3727

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3727, 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.

3727Light Antique MauveThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

3609Ultra Light Plum
3727Light Antique MauveThis color
3782Light Mocha Brown

Triadic

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

3727Light Antique MauveThis color
955Light Nile Green
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

3727Light Antique MauveThis color
955Light Nile Green
3325Light Baby Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3727?: DMC 3727 is Light Antique Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DBA9B2 (RGB 219, 169, 178), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3727?: Anchor 1016 is the closest published match for DMC 3727. 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 3727?: Among DMC's 6 Antique Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 778 Very Light Antique Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 316 Medium Antique Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3727 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3727 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3727

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