3727 — Antique Mauve light
Pinks family#C9899C
Looking up DMC 3727? It's Antique Mauve light, a medium-light pink shade (#C9899C / RGB 201, 137, 156). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3727
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Lycee
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3727
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 3727 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3727
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3727
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3727 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 light turns up.
DMC 3727 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 3727.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3727, Diamond Drills USA DMC3727. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3727 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3727
DMC threads that pair well with 3727, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3727 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3727
Meet DMC 3727, Antique Mauve light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3727 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3727 is Antique Mauve light — a medium-light pink thread (hex #C9899C, RGB 201, 137, 156). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3727?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) is Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 969 (Dusty Violet Medium, 74%) and Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3727?
The closest DMC threads to 3727 are 778 Antique Mauve very light (ΔE 4.1), 3354 Dusty Rose light (ΔE 5.99), and 152 Shell Pink medium light (ΔE 6.87). These are useful substitutes when 3727 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3727 good for?
DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3727.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve 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, 3727 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 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 3727?
No. DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve 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 3727?
Diamond Dotz D3727 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3727 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3727 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 3727?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kreinik Silk Mori 1093 Light Wood Violet (92%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 144 Old Rose (91%), Trebizond 0524 Bridal Blush (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.