3835 — Grape medium
Pinks family
Looking up DMC 3835? It's Grape medium, a medium-dark pink shade (#714061 / RGB 113, 64, 97). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3835
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 3835
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3835
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3835
DMC threads that pair well with 3835, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3835 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3835
A medium-dark, muted entry in the pinks family, DMC 3835 carries the name Grape medium with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as muted and intense — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3835?
DMC 3835 is called Grape medium. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #714061, RGB 113, 64, 97) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3835?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3835 (Grape medium) is Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 100 (Violet Dark, 72%) and Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium, 61%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3835?
The closest DMC threads to 3835 are 34 Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 7.19), 327 Violet (ΔE 7.25), and 3834 Grape dark (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 3835 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3835?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3835 (Grape medium) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-dark 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 3835 (Grape medium)?
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, 3835 has a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.