3832 — Raspberry medium
Reds family#C63850
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.
About DMC 3832
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Strawberry
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3832
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 3832 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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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 3832 (Raspberry medium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3832 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 medium turns up.
DMC 3832 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 3832.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3832, Diamond Drills USA DMC3832. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3832 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3832
DMC threads that pair well with 3832, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3832 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 77 (Plum Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark, 81%) and Anchor 39 (Dusty Pink 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3832?
No. DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) 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 3832?
Diamond Dotz D3832 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3832 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3832 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 3832?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Riolis 129 (96%), Dimensions 13284 Rose dark (95%), Caron 164 Cinnabar (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.