3042 — Antique Violet light
Pinks family#967C8D
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.
About DMC 3042
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Storm Clouds
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3042
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 3042 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 3042 (Antique Violet light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3042 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 light turns up.
DMC 3042 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 3042.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3042, Diamond Drills USA DMC3042. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3042 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3042
DMC threads that pair well with 3042, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3042 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 871 (Antique Violet Medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 233 (Shell Grey Dark, 65%) and Anchor 109 (Lavender Light, 47%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3042?
No. DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) 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 3042?
Diamond Dotz D3042 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3042 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3042 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 3042?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery N113 Antique Rose dk (95%), Coco K29 (94%), MARD E23 (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.