3041 — Antique Violet medium
Pinks family#725465
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.
About DMC 3041
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Purple Slate
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3041
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3041 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3041
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3041
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3041 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Antique Violet medium turns up.
DMC 3041 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3041.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3041, Diamond Drills USA DMC3041. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3041 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3041
DMC threads that pair well with 3041, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3041 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 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark, 59%) and Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium, 44%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3041 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3041?
No. DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3041?
Diamond Dotz D3041 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3041 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3041 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3041?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are YLI Silk 253 Dark Plum (100%), PNK Kirov 1804 (93%), Luca-S 97 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.