3837 — Lavender ultra dark
Purples family
Need details on DMC 3837? This medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade (Lavender ultra dark) is hex #6C3681, RGB 108, 54, 129. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3837
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 3837
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3837
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 3837
DMC threads that pair well with 3837, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
DMC 3837 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About DMC 3837
Meet DMC 3837, Lavender ultra dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the purples family with true purple tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and grounded, perfect for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on eggplant designs and plum themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3837 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3837 is Lavender ultra dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #6C3681, RGB 108, 54, 129). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3837?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) is Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark, 70%) and Anchor 110 (Lavender Medium, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3837?
The closest DMC threads to 3837 are 552 Violet medium (ΔE 3.59), 208 Lavender very dark (ΔE 6.1), and 34 Dark Fuchsia (ΔE 6.14). These are useful substitutes when 3837 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3837 good for?
DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. 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 3837.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark)?
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, 3837 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.