What color is DMC 3746?

DMC 3746 is Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #776B98 (RGB 119, 107, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3746?

Anchor 1030 is the closest published match for DMC 3746. 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 3746?

Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 333 Very Dark Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 3746 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3746 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3746

DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3746.

Code3746

NameDark Blue Violet

Hex#776B98

RGB119, 107, 152

HSL256°, 18%, 51%

CIELAB47.9, 14.6, -22.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3746 is Anchor 1030. 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 Blue Violet shades

All 7 DMC Blue 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 3746 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 3746

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3746, 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.

3746Dark Blue VioletThis color
3052Medium Green Gray

Analogous

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

793Medium Cornflower Blue
3746Dark Blue VioletThis color
209Dark Lavender

Triadic

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

3746Dark Blue VioletThis color
451Dark Shell Gray
502Blue Green

Split complementary

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

3746Dark Blue VioletThis color
642Dark Beige Gray
3347Medium Yellow Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3746?: DMC 3746 is Dark Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #776B98 (RGB 119, 107, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3746?: Anchor 1030 is the closest published match for DMC 3746. 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 3746?: Among DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades, the next lighter one is DMC 155 Medium Dark Blue Violet and the next darker one is DMC 333 Very Dark Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 3746 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3746 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3746

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