DMC Mouliné Spécial

3727 — Antique Mauve light

Pinks family

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.

Hex
#C9899C
RGB
201, 137, 156
HSL
342°, 37%, 66%
Lab
63.9, 27.1, -0.1
Lightness
66%
Light
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3727

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3727 Antique Mauve light

Madeira

Shell Pink 0813 84% Good
Pink Purple Medium 2713 71% Approx
Antique Plum Light 2610 64% Fair
Pink 0414 63% Fair
Dusty Violet Medium 2612 62% Fair

J&P Coates

Lavender Medium Light 4302 64% Fair
Amethyst Medium Light 4222 62% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 3084 58% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 3081 58% Fair
Orchid Medium Light 4086 56% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Light 45368 86% Good
Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 79% Approx
Shell Pink Medium Light 45467 68% Approx
Dusty Rose Light 45347 66% Approx
Pink Medium 45196 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 2652 2652 83% Good
Cosmo 652 652 80% Good
Cosmo 812 812 80% Good
Cosmo 234 234 72% Approx
Cosmo 432A 432A 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pink Posey Pink Posey 81% Good
Organza Pink Organza Pink 79% Approx
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 64% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 60% Fair
Fleur De Lilac Fleur De Lilac 58% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Emma's Pink 2280 82% Good
Busy Lizzie 2272 72% Approx
Lavender (obsolete) 2301 67% Approx
Rose Quartz 1137 66% Approx
Sophie's Pink 1138 66% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Jasmine 0890 79% Approx
Victorian Pink 0720 65% Approx
Poinsettia 0370 60% Fair
Clover 0770 59% Fair
Highland Heather 0830 55% Fair

Valdani

Violet very light 44 54% Fair
Cranberry light 48 51% Fair
Salmon 62 48% Fair
Plum very light 52 48% Fair
Cranberry very light 557 47% Fair

Crescent Colours

Organza Pink 022 87% Good
Bella Rosa 047 79% Approx
Cashmere 077 69% Approx
Pixie Dust 112 69% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 67% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 3727

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3727

DMC threads that pair well with 3727, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

DMC 3727 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 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 75 (Plum Light, 72%) and Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light, 70%).

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.