3835 DMC color
Grape Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3835
- Name
- Grape Medium
- Hex
- #946083
- RGB (0-255)
- 148, 96, 131
- CIELAB (D65)
- 47.37, 26.68, -10.77
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3835
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 553 Violet | #A3638B | 3.59 |
| 208 Lavender Very Dark | #835B8B | 6.36 |
| 33 Fuschia | #9C599E | 7.93 |
| 3041 Antique Violet Medium | #956F7C | 8.16 |
| 3726 Antique Mauve Dark | #9B5B66 | 9.77 |
Free patterns to try with 3835
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Grape Medium, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3835. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Grape Medium in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.