3834 — Grape dark
Pinks family#5B294A
DMC 3834 (Grape dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #5B294A and RGB values 91, 41, 74. 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.
About DMC 3834
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Red Grape
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3834
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 3834 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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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 3834 (Grape dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3834
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3834
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 3834 (Grape dark) sits a hair from DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) (ΔE 1.32) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3834 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 Grape dark turns up.
DMC 3834 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 3834.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3834, Diamond Drills USA DMC3834. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3834 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3834
DMC threads that pair well with 3834, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3834 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3834
Known as Grape dark, DMC 3834 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring blush accents or cherry blossoms. Look for it in charts that feature ballet themes or baby projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3834 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3834 is Grape dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #5B294A, RGB 91, 41, 74). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3834?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3834 (Grape dark) is Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark, 67%) and Anchor 94 (Purple Dark, 57%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3834?
The closest DMC threads to 3834 are 35 Very Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 1.32), 327 Violet (ΔE 5.4), and 3835 Grape medium (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 3834 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3834 good for?
DMC 3834 (Grape dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 3834.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3834 (Grape dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3834 has a contrast ratio of about 11.3:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 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 3834?
No. DMC 3834 (Grape 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 3834?
Diamond Dotz D3834 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3834 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3834 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 3834?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3102 гр.фиолетовый (89%), YLI Silk 233 Amethyst (88%), Eterna Silk 2566 Lilac Dark (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.