DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet
DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#956F7C and RGB 149, 111, 124. The closest substitute is DMC 3740 Dark Antique Violet.
Color values
| DMC code | 3041 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Antique Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #956F7C |
| RGB | 149, 111, 124 |
| HSL | 339°, 15%, 51% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3740 Dark Antique Violet | View color | Close |
| 3726 Dark Antique Mauve | View color | Similar |
| 451 Dark Shell Gray | View color | Similar |
| 316 Medium Antique Mauve | View color | Similar |
| 3860 Cocoa | View color | Similar |
| 3835 Medium Grape | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3041 in patterns
Medium Antique Violet sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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