What color is DMC 3834?

DMC 3834 is Dark Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #72375D (RGB 114, 55, 93), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3834?

Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 3834. 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 3834?

Among DMC's 4 Grape shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3835 Medium Grape and the next darker one is DMC 154 Very Dark Grape.

Can I get DMC 3834 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3834 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3834

DMC 3834 Dark Grape

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3834.

Code3834

NameDark Grape

Hex#72375D

RGB114, 55, 93

HSL321°, 35%, 33%

CIELAB32.0, 31.2, -10.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3834 is Anchor 100. 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 Grape shades

All 4 DMC Grape 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 3834 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 3834

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3834, 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.

3834Dark GrapeThis color
561Very Dark Jade

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

3834Dark GrapeThis color
987Dark Forest Green
991Dark Aquamarine

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3834?: DMC 3834 is Dark Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #72375D (RGB 114, 55, 93), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3834?: Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 3834. 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 3834?: Among DMC's 4 Grape shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3835 Medium Grape and the next darker one is DMC 154 Very Dark Grape.
Can I get DMC 3834 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3834 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3834

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