3836 — Grape light
Pinks family#A26C90
DMC 3836 — Grape light — has hex #A26C90 and RGB 162, 108, 144. This medium, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3836
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Thyme Flower
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3836
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 3836 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3836 (Grape light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3836
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3836
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 3836 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 light turns up.
DMC 3836 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 3836.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3836, Diamond Drills USA DMC3836. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3836 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3836
DMC threads that pair well with 3836, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3836 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3836
DMC 3836 (Grape light) is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits ballet themes and baby projects particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peony petals or flamingo designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3836 look like?
DMC 3836 (Grape light) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #A26C90 and RGB 162, 108, 144. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3836?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3836 (Grape light) is Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light, 73%) and Anchor 87 (Mauve, 57%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3836?
The closest DMC threads to 3836 are 316 Antique Mauve medium (ΔE 6.89), 3042 Antique Violet light (ΔE 8.78), and 209 Lavender dark (ΔE 8.91). These are useful substitutes when 3836 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3836?
Reach for DMC 3836 (Grape light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3836.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3836 (Grape light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3836 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft 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 3836?
No. DMC 3836 (Grape light) 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 3836?
Diamond Dotz D3836 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3836 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3836 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 3836?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 0609 св-лиловый (92%), Luca-S 105 (91%), Riolis 520 (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.