DMC 3042 Light Antique Violet
DMC 3042 Light Antique Violet is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B79DA7 and RGB 183, 157, 167. The closest substitute is DMC 3836 Light Grape.
Color values
| DMC code | 3042 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Antique Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B79DA7 |
| RGB | 183, 157, 167 |
| HSL | 337°, 15%, 67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3836 Light Grape | View color | Close |
| 3727 Light Antique Mauve | View color | Close |
| 318 Light Steel Gray | View color | Close |
| 778 Very Light Antique Mauve | View color | Close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Similar |
| 3861 Light Cocoa | 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 3042 in patterns
Light 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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