3743 — Antique Violet very light
Pinks family
Need details on DMC 3743? This medium-light, subdued pink shade (Antique Violet very light) is hex #BBA9B8, RGB 187, 169, 184. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3743
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 3743
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3743
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 3743
DMC threads that pair well with 3743, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3743 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3743
DMC 3743 is the floss known as Antique Violet very light: a subdued, medium-light member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3743 look like?
DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #BBA9B8 and RGB 187, 169, 184. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3743?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) is Anchor 869 (Antique Violet Very Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 231 (Shell Grey Light, 60%) and Anchor 90 (Purple Light, 56%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3743?
The closest DMC threads to 3743 are 26 Pale Lavender (ΔE 7.03), 25 Ultra Light Lavender (ΔE 9.29), and 453 Shell Grey light (ΔE 10.14). These are useful substitutes when 3743 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3743?
Reach for DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3743.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very 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, 3743 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.