DMC Mouliné Spécial

3041 — Antique Violet medium

Pinks family

Need details on DMC 3041? This medium-dark, muted pink shade (Antique Violet medium) is hex #725465, RGB 114, 84, 101. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#725465
RGB
114, 84, 101
HSL
326°, 15%, 39%
Lab
39.3, 15.5, -4.9
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
15%
Neutral
Hue
326°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3041

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3041 Antique Violet medium

Madeira

Antique Violet Light 0807 85% Good
Antique Mauve Medium 0809 63% Fair
Dusty Violet Very Dark 2614 49% Fair
Antique Violet Dark 0806 47% Fair
Violet Dark 0713 42% Fair

J&P Coates

Tawny Dark 5395 65% Approx
Lavender Medium 4301 51% Fair
Grey Dark 8514 50% Fair
Violet 4092 48% Fair
Charcoal Grey Dark 8999 38% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Violet Medium 45326 79% Approx
Shell Grey Dark 45101 56% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 54% Fair
Grape Medium 45433 47% Fair
Cocoa 45458 42% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 476 476 75% Approx
Cosmo 2035 2035 72% Approx
Cosmo 764 764 66% Approx
Cosmo 475 475 65% Approx
Cosmo 236 236 57% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Heatherleigh Heatherleigh 67% Approx
Green Onion Green Onion 63% Fair
Mulled Berries Mulled Berries 61% Fair
Plum Paisley Plum Paisley 60% Fair
Argyle Socks Argyle Socks 57% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Purple Haze 1313 77% Approx
Violet (obsolete) 2331 77% Approx
Plum 2321 76% Approx
Taffeta 1311 73% Approx
Mulberry 1316 67% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Black Crow 1040 74% Approx
Loganberry 0892 68% Approx
French Lilac 8093 63% Fair
Hyacinth 0850 58% Fair
Amethyst 0891 56% Fair

Valdani

Antique Violet medium 8102 100% Excellent
Grape medium H208 60% Fair
Antique Mauve dark P8 57% Fair
Antique Mauve dark 883 44% Fair
Cocoa light JP6 40% Fair

Crescent Colours

Grape Pie 016 67% Approx
Rainy Day 103 62% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 60% Fair
Plum Paisley 149 60% Fair
Auntie Dee 062 60% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3041

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3041

DMC threads that pair well with 3041, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

DMC 3041 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About DMC 3041

Known as Antique Violet medium, DMC 3041 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rose buds and florals.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 3041 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 3041 is Antique Violet medium — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #725465, RGB 114, 84, 101). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3041?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) is Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light, 59%) and Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark, 51%).

Which DMC threads are close to 3041?

The closest DMC threads to 3041 are 3740 Antique Violet dark (ΔE 7.66), 3835 Grape medium (ΔE 7.93), and 3726 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 8.55). These are useful substitutes when 3041 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 3041 good for?

DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3041.