3831 — Raspberry dark
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3831
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3831
DMC threads that pair well with 3831, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3831 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 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 20 (Garnet Light, 81%) and Anchor 1025 (Dusty Rose Dark, 74%).
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.