3743 — Antique Violet very light
Purples family#BBA9B8
Need details on DMC 3743? This medium-light, subdued purple 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.
About DMC 3743
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose Mist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3743
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 3743 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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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 3743 (Antique Violet very light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3743 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 Violet very light turns up.
DMC 3743 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 3743.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3743, Diamond Drills USA DMC3743. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3743 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3743
DMC threads that pair well with 3743, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC3743 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 3743
DMC 3743 is the floss known as Antique Violet very light: a subdued, medium-light member of the purples family. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for floral details and elegant accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3743 look like?
DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #BBA9B8 and RGB 187, 169, 184. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3743?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) is Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 869 (Antique Violet Very Light, 75%) and Anchor 232 (Shell Grey Medium, 64%).
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 plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3743?
No. DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very 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 3743?
Diamond Dotz D3743 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3743 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3743 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 3743?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needle Necessities 148 Mountain Laurel (92%), Finca 2687 Lavender light (91%), Mill Hill Beads 10053 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.