3726 — Antique Mauve dark
Reds family
DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) is a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex code #804653 and RGB values 128, 70, 83. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3726
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 3726
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3726
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 3726
DMC threads that pair well with 3726, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3726 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3726
DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3726 look like?
DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #804653 and RGB 128, 70, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3726?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) is Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark, 77%) and Anchor 44 (Garnet Dark, 63%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3726?
The closest DMC threads to 3726 are 315 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 5.2), 3722 Shell Pink medium (ΔE 6.88), and 3721 Shell Pink dark (ΔE 7.8). These are useful substitutes when 3726 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3726?
Reach for DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3726.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3726 (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, 3726 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.