What color is DMC 3740?

DMC 3740 is Dark Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #785762 (RGB 120, 87, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3740?

Anchor 872 is the closest published match for DMC 3740, and some conversion charts list Anchor 873 instead. 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 3740?

DMC 3740 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet.

Can I get DMC 3740 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3740 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3740

DMC 3740 Dark Antique Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3740.

Code3740

NameDark Antique Violet

Hex#785762

RGB120, 87, 98

HSL340°, 16%, 41%

CIELAB40.7, 15.5, -1.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3740 is Anchor 872 (some charts list 873). 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 3740 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 3740

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3740, 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.

3740Dark Antique VioletThis color
991Dark Aquamarine

Analogous

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

3835Medium Grape
3740Dark Antique VioletThis color
3860Cocoa

Triadic

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

3740Dark Antique VioletThis color
367Dark Pistachio Green
930Dark Antique Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3740?: DMC 3740 is Dark Antique Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #785762 (RGB 120, 87, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3740?: Anchor 872 is the closest published match for DMC 3740, and some conversion charts list Anchor 873 instead. 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 3740?: DMC 3740 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Antique Violet shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet.
Can I get DMC 3740 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3740 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3740

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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