3803 — Mauve medium
Pinks family
DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) is a medium-dark, vivid pink shade with hex code #7B2544 and RGB values 123, 37, 68. 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 3803
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 3803
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3803
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 3803
DMC threads that pair well with 3803, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3803 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3803
DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid 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 3803 look like?
DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #7B2544 and RGB 123, 37, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3803?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) is Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark, 80%) and Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, 77%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3803?
The closest DMC threads to 3803 are 3685 Mauve dark (ΔE 4.28), 915 Plum dark (ΔE 4.91), and 777 Raspberry very dark (ΔE 6.57). These are useful substitutes when 3803 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3803?
Reach for DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) 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 3803.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3803 (Mauve medium)?
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, 3803 has a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.