What color is DMC 3836?

DMC 3836 is Light Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA91AA (RGB 186, 145, 170), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3836?

Anchor 90 is the closest published match for DMC 3836. 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 3836?

DMC 3836 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Grape shades. The next darker one is DMC 3835 Medium Grape.

Can I get DMC 3836 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3836 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3836

DMC 3836 Light Grape

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3836.

Code3836

NameLight Grape

Hex#BA91AA

RGB186, 145, 170

HSL323°, 23%, 65%

CIELAB64.6, 19.6, -7.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3836 is Anchor 90. 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 3836 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 3836

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3836, 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.

3836Light GrapeThis color
3817Light Celadon Green

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.

3836Light GrapeThis color
563Light Jade
993Very Light Aquamarine

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3836?: DMC 3836 is Light Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA91AA (RGB 186, 145, 170), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3836?: Anchor 90 is the closest published match for DMC 3836. 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 3836?: DMC 3836 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Grape shades. The next darker one is DMC 3835 Medium Grape.
Can I get DMC 3836 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3836 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3836

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