3726 — Antique Mauve dark
Reds family#804653
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.
About DMC 3726
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Iced Plum
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3726
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 3726 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 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3726 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 3726 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 3726.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3726, Diamond Drills USA DMC3726. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3726 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3726
DMC threads that pair well with 3726, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3726 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 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 60%) and Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark, 59%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3726?
No. DMC 3726 (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 3726?
Diamond Dotz D3726 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3726 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3726 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 3726?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery FT57 Merlot (95%), Dimensions 13082 Antique Mauve dark (92%), Finca 2123 Antique Mauve dark (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.