3740 — Antique Violet dark
Pinks family
DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) is a medium-dark, muted pink shade with hex code #5C3E4D and RGB values 92, 62, 77. 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 3740
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 3740
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3740
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 3740
DMC threads that pair well with 3740, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3740 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3740
DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3740 look like?
DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #5C3E4D and RGB 92, 62, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3740?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) is Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark, 80%) and Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark, 59%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3740?
The closest DMC threads to 3740 are 3835 Grape medium (ΔE 7.46), 3041 Antique Violet medium (ΔE 7.66), and 315 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 3740 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3740?
Reach for DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3740.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3740 (Antique Violet 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, 3740 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.