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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3041
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3041
DMC threads that pair well with 3041, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
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.