What color is DMC 3831?

DMC 3831 is Dark Raspberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B32F48 (RGB 179, 47, 72), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3831?

Anchor 29 is the closest published match for DMC 3831, and some conversion charts list Anchor 42 or Anchor 59 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 3831?

Among DMC's 4 Raspberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3832 Medium Raspberry and the next darker one is DMC 777 Very Dark Raspberry.

Can I get DMC 3831 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3831 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3831

DMC 3831 Dark Raspberry

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3831.

Code3831

NameDark Raspberry

Hex#B32F48

RGB179, 47, 72

HSL349°, 58%, 44%

CIELAB41.4, 54.0, 17.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3831 is Anchor 29 (some charts list 42 or 59). 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 Raspberry shades

All 4 DMC Raspberry 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 3831 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 3831

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3831, 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.

3831Dark RaspberryThis color
958Dark Sea Green

Analogous

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

3607Light Plum
3831Dark RaspberryThis color
301Medium Mahogany

Triadic

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

3831Dark RaspberryThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

3831Dark RaspberryThis color
702Kelly Green
825Dark Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3831?: DMC 3831 is Dark Raspberry, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B32F48 (RGB 179, 47, 72), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3831?: Anchor 29 is the closest published match for DMC 3831, and some conversion charts list Anchor 42 or Anchor 59 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 3831?: Among DMC's 4 Raspberry shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3832 Medium Raspberry and the next darker one is DMC 777 Very Dark Raspberry.
Can I get DMC 3831 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3831 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3831

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