What color is DMC 3803?

DMC 3803 is Dark Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AB3357 (RGB 171, 51, 87), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3803?

Anchor 69 is the closest published match for DMC 3803, and some conversion charts list Anchor 972 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 3803?

Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3688 Medium Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3685 Very Dark Mauve.

Can I get DMC 3803 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3803 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3803

DMC 3803 Dark Mauve

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3803.

Code3803

NameDark Mauve

Hex#AB3357

RGB171, 51, 87

HSL342°, 54%, 44%

CIELAB40.8, 51.2, 6.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3803 is Anchor 69 (some charts list 972). 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 Mauve shades

All 5 DMC 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 3803 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 3803

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3803, 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.

3803Dark MauveThis color
913Medium Nile Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
3803Dark MauveThis color
3830Terra Cotta

Triadic

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

3803Dark MauveThis color
702Kelly Green
797Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

3803Dark MauveThis color
702Kelly Green
806Dark Peacock Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3803?: DMC 3803 is Dark Mauve, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AB3357 (RGB 171, 51, 87), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3803?: Anchor 69 is the closest published match for DMC 3803, and some conversion charts list Anchor 972 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 3803?: Among DMC's 5 Mauve shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3688 Medium Mauve and the next darker one is DMC 3685 Very Dark Mauve.
Can I get DMC 3803 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3803 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3803

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