3042 — Antique Violet light
Pinks family
Below: DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light), a medium, subdued pink shade with hex #967C8D and RGB 150, 124, 141. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3042
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 3042
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3042
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 3042
DMC threads that pair well with 3042, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3042 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3042
A medium, subdued entry in the pinks family, DMC 3042 carries the name Antique Violet light with rose pink tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3042?
DMC 3042 is called Antique Violet light. It's a medium pink shade (hex #967C8D, RGB 150, 124, 141) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3042?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) is Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium, 56%) and Anchor 232 (Shell Grey Medium, 53%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3042?
The closest DMC threads to 3042 are 3836 Grape light (ΔE 8.78), 452 Shell Grey medium (ΔE 8.88), and 28 Medium Light Eggplant (ΔE 10.27). These are useful substitutes when 3042 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3042?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light)?
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, 3042 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.