3802 — Antique Mauve very dark
Reds family
Below: DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #602C36 and RGB 96, 44, 54. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3802
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 3802
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3802
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 902 (Garnet very dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3802
DMC threads that pair well with 3802, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3802 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3802
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 3802 carries the name Antique Mauve very dark with warm crimson tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3802?
DMC 3802 is called Antique Mauve very dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #602C36, RGB 96, 44, 54) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3802?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) is Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 86%) and Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3802?
The closest DMC threads to 3802 are 902 Garnet very dark (ΔE 3.16), 315 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 4.14), and 814 Garnet dark (ΔE 5.97). These are useful substitutes when 3802 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3802?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3802 has a contrast ratio of about 11:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.