3836 — Grape light
Pinks family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3836
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3836
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3836
DMC threads that pair well with 3836, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 3836 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 97 (Violet Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light, 67%) and Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium, 58%).
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.