315 — Antique Mauve dark
Reds family#6F3842
DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #6F3842 and RGB values 111, 56, 66. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 315
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Archil
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 315
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 315 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 315
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 315
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 315 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 Mauve dark turns up.
DMC 315 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 315.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D315, Diamond Drills USA DMC315. A kit legend or drill bag marked 315 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 315
DMC threads that pair well with 315, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC315 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 315
DMC 315 is the floss known as Antique Mauve dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 315 look like?
DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6F3842 and RGB 111, 56, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 315?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) is Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark, 61%) and Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark, 60%).
What DMC colors are similar to 315?
The closest DMC threads to 315 are 3802 Antique Mauve very dark (ΔE 4.14), 3726 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 5.2), and 3721 Shell Pink dark (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 315 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 315?
Reach for DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 315.
What fabric color works best with DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark)?
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, 315 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a 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 315?
No. DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) 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 315?
Diamond Dotz D315 and Diamond Drills USA DMC315 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 315 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 315?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery N26 Burgundy (92%), PNK Kirov 9242 (89%), The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 7022 Grape Arbor (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.