What color is DMC 3837?

DMC 3837 is Ultra Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6C3A6E (RGB 108, 58, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3837?

Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 3837, and some conversion charts list Anchor 112 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 3837?

DMC 3837 is the darkest of DMC's 8 Lavender shades. The next lighter one is DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender.

Can I get DMC 3837 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3837 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3837

DMC 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3837.

Code3837

NameUltra Dark Lavender

Hex#6C3A6E

RGB108, 58, 110

HSL298°, 31%, 33%

CIELAB32.6, 30.6, -20.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3837 is Anchor 100 (some charts list 112). 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 Lavender shades

All 8 DMC Lavender 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 3837 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 3837

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3837, 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.

3837Ultra Dark LavenderThis color
987Dark Forest Green

Analogous

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

29Eggplant
3837Ultra Dark LavenderThis color
3834Dark Grape

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.

3837Ultra Dark LavenderThis color
937Medium Avocado Green
501Dark Blue Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3837?: DMC 3837 is Ultra Dark Lavender, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6C3A6E (RGB 108, 58, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3837?: Anchor 100 is the closest published match for DMC 3837, and some conversion charts list Anchor 112 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 3837?: DMC 3837 is the darkest of DMC's 8 Lavender shades. The next lighter one is DMC 208 Very Dark Lavender.
Can I get DMC 3837 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3837 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3837

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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