3832 — Raspberry medium
Reds family
Need details on DMC 3832? This medium, vivid red shade (Raspberry medium) is hex #C63850, RGB 198, 56, 80. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3832
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 3832
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3832
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 3328 (Salmon dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.19). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3832
DMC threads that pair well with 3832, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3832 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3832
Raspberry medium (catalog code DMC 3832) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a confident and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in hearts and holiday designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bold accents and berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3832?
DMC 3832 is called Raspberry medium. It's a medium red shade (hex #C63850, RGB 198, 56, 80) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3832?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) is Anchor 42 (Rose Very Dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 81%) and Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 80%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3832?
The closest DMC threads to 3832 are 3328 Salmon dark (ΔE 3.19), 3731 Dusty Rose very dark (ΔE 4.21), and 335 Rose (ΔE 5.4). These are useful substitutes when 3832 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3832?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium 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 3832 (Raspberry medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3832 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.