3831 — Raspberry dark
Reds family#A8203A
DMC 3831 — Raspberry dark — has hex #A8203A and RGB 168, 32, 58. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3831
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Wild Strawberry
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3831
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 3831 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3831
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3831
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) sits a hair from DMC 309 (Rose deep) (ΔE 1.26) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3831 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 Raspberry dark turns up.
DMC 3831 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 3831.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3831, Diamond Drills USA DMC3831. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3831 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3831
DMC threads that pair well with 3831, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3831 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3831
Meet DMC 3831, Raspberry dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3831 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3831 is Raspberry dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #A8203A, RGB 168, 32, 58). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3831?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) is Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark, 91%) and Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, 86%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3831?
The closest DMC threads to 3831 are 309 Rose deep (ΔE 1.26), 326 Rose very deep (ΔE 1.71), and 347 Salmon very dark (ΔE 3.11). These are useful substitutes when 3831 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3831 good for?
DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3831.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3831 (Raspberry 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, 3831 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3831?
No. DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) 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 3831?
Diamond Dotz D3831 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3831 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3831 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 3831?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth 127 desire (97%), Soie d'Alger 2935 Laurier Rose (96%), Eterna Silk 1560 Peony Medium Dark (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.